I'll be signing books with Kathe today from 1-2. Artists, authors, musicians & cake!

Hank Williams • "Don't take life TOO serious, you can't get out alive anyhow" • Born September 17, 1923

The Fort Wayne Museum of Art has a feature on Wait – and See, my picture book collaboration with Helen Frost, and our 6th from Candlewick Press. “Read on to learn more about this critically acclaimed duo & the enchanting process behind their work.” bit.ly/3Uh3kHf

Pharoah Sanders bit.ly/3E89kgb

Kim Jung Gi• Acclaimed South Korean artist of sprawling, intricately detailed drawings done with unbelievable speed. •1975 - October 3, 2022

Thelonious Monk •October 10, 1917 - 1982

Downy woodpecker in my backyard this weekend. • Neighbor's tree makes a great fall background.

Born October 18, 1947: Laura Nyro • Pioneering singer-songwriter, exploded pop song conventions, influenced generations of performers.

Many thanks to Bookelicious and Colby Sharp for this fantastic list of best children's books of 2022, featuring @louisehawes, Gordon korman, Kekla Magoon, Rick Lieder, and #Helenfrost! bookelicious.com/blog/colby-sha…

Really happy to be included in the Bernie Wrightson tribute artbook with a portrait and remembrance. • Bernie was is a big inspiration to me, and one reason I do so much pen & ink work. • His illustrated Frankenstein is one greatest illustrated books of the last hundred ye…

Michael Nesmith • Monkees singer, songwriter, pioneer of country rock •

David Bowie • The Thin White Duke •Born 8 January 1947

Quick sketch of Jeff Beck, legendary, innovative guitarist. • Pen & ink

Edgar Allan Poe • "The nose of a mob is its imagination. By this, at any time, it can be quietly led." • Pen & Ink

Wayne Shorter bit.ly/3KNnCpL

Quick sketch of Wayne Shorter, jazz giant. •1933 - 2023

In this beautiful #NonFiction #PictureBook Wait -- and See, Helen Frost's #Poetry simply and succinctly provides advice on spotting the intriguing #PrayingMantis, captured in close-up photos by Rick Lieder Candlewick Press #NatLibReads

Muddy Waters • McKinley Morganfield • • Blues legend • April 4, 1913 – April 30, 1983

Al Jaffee, MAD Magazine Legend, 'Every Cartoonist's Role Model' bit.ly/3ZZYHmS

Alchemized misanthropy: Bruce McCall • bit.ly/3MkOzl5