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October 8, 2010
WondLaFul Tour Second Leg
First off, a BIG THANKS to all who have come out in support of my first leg. I had fun reading and drawing for you all.
Here is the itinerary for the second leg of The Search for WondLa book tour 2010 with new dates added. I will be doing a short presentation, drawing and Q&A. I will sign ANY of my old books, cards and stuff that you bring, but please check with the store first about their signing policy. (I go into this a bit more on my site under the FAQs).
I will also have a limited supply of the limited edition WondLa sketchbook to give out FOR FREE at each event. I will likely be given them out to the first 50-100 attendees, so get there on time!
Tuesday, October 12 @ 7:00 PM
Kepler's
Menlo Park Library
800 Alma Street
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 324 – 4321
JUST ADDED! Wednesday, October 13 @ 6:00 PM
Books, Inc, Laurel Village
3515 California Street
San Francisco, CA
(451)221-3666
Thursday, October 14 @ 7:00 PM
Copperfield's Books
140 Kentucky Street
Petaluma, CA 94952-2994
(707) 762-0563
Sunday October 17th @ 2:00 PM
TEXAS BOOK FESTIVAL
State Capital Building
Austin, TX
Tuesday, October 19 @ 5:00 PM
Blue Willow Bookshop
14532 Memorial Drive
Houston, TX 77079
281-497-8675
JUST ADDED! October 20th @ 7 PM
Indigo Yorkdale
3401 Dufferin Street
Toronto, Ontario
store: 416-781-6660
November 12-13
Mazza Museum Weekend Conference
The University of Findlay
1000 North Main Street
Findlay, OH 45840
419-422-8313
November 14-21
Miami Book Fair
(Schedule to be announced)
…and yes, we are working on a local event in Western Massachusetts for late November/early December. I will post details as soon as I get them!
(The return of) Friday Fan Art!
Finally! I know, I know…its been awhile…too long in fact. But with the breakneck speed with which I wrote and illustrated The Search for WondLa, and the hectic press surrounding the fall tour, I have had little time to organize and scan the AMAZING art sent to me over the past year. But wait no more dear readers, for I will be posting Friday Fan Art on a regular basis until the year's end. I want to kick things off with some favorites from a package of art sent to me by 13-year old (and fellow Pioneer Valley resident) Gabe.
You can see that Gabe is inspired by the Spiderwick books, but has now created his own characters, like Nallorhack the ogre:
…or the fiery King Gomkarke…
…Bruno & Lubilon, hobgoblins…
…or even this Northern Ebony Drake.
Keep up the great work, Gabe. I LOVE your imagination (and inking skills). I can't wait to see where you venture to with your fantastic work.
October 4, 2010
TIME magazine for Kids Interview
Sahil Abbi, a thorough young up-and-coming reporter for TIME magazine for Kids did a great interview with yours truly last week just before the New York City launch event of The Search for WondLa at Books of Wonder (which featured the fabulous Uma Thurman reading chapter 1 while I drew away like a madman). Check out Sahil's article here.
September 28, 2010
O Canada! I'm Coming to See You!
The WondLa tour will be bringing me up to the lovely Toronto for a SINGLE event at Indigo Books. Here are the details:
October 20th @ 7 PM
Indigo Yorkdale
3401 Dufferin Street
Toronto, Ontario
store: 416-781-6660
…Seeya there!
September 20, 2010
WondLa.com Live!
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers has launched The Search for WondLa site in preparation for tomorrow's release of the novel. Yippee!
There, you can download some spiffy wallpaper for your computer, play some amazing games, listen to a sample of the audio book and totally explored the interactive "augmented reality" map. Have fun!
In fact, USA TODAY ran an article on interactive books and features some quotes from yours truly. Enjoy!
September 19, 2010
Reminder for WONDLA Launch Event in NYC on 9/22
Here's the flyer for the Books of Wonder event in New York City next week (Click the image to view it larger). I'll be happy to sign whatever books, cards and games you bring! I'll seeya there or at one of the other stops on the fall WondLaFul Tour!
September 15, 2010
WondLa Audio Sampler
With The Search for WondLa's release fast approaching, I thought I'd leak chapter 1: "Alone" of the audiobook read by none other than the loverly Teri Hatcher. I've listened to the entire disc and Teri did a fantastic job with the numerous voices and characterizations – at 10 hours long, that's some serious storytelling. Take a listen:
As with the novel, the audiobook will be available in bookstores everywhere in the US and Canada on September 21st. Enjoy!
September 7, 2010
WondLaFul Tour 2010
Here at last is my complete fall itinerary for The Search for WondLa book tour 2010. I will be doing a short presentation, drawing and Q&A. I will sign ANY of my old books, cards and stuff that you bring, but please check with the store first about their signing policy. (I go into this a bit more on my site under the FAQs).
I will also have a limited supply of the limited edition WondLa sketchbook to give out FOR FREE at each event. I will likely be given them out to the first 50-100...
September 5, 2010
August 30, 2010
Own an ORIGINAL TD Piece!
As I posted earlier, I created my own rendition from Mac Barnett & Dan Santat's picture book, OH NO! to auction off for charity. All proceeds are to benefit 826LA. 826LA is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting students ages 6 to 18 with their creative and expository writing skills, and to helping teachers inspire their students to write.
My piece is currently up for auction on eBay now and will end September 4th, 2010. Please bid! It all goes to a wonderful cause. Thanks!
