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This post comes from our gifts inventory assistant and artist Tomoko. Challenger Deep by Neal Shusterman (I am so stoked that one of my favorites won the National Book Award for Young Adults ) I love this book because it's incredibly and beautifully written. It tells the story of a young man who is starting to … Continue reading Tomoko’s Top 5 Books of 2015
The effects of Hurricane Patricia couldn't dampen our spirits when we had the great privilege of hosting Brian Selznick at Westlake Performing Arts Center in October for his first Texas tour. Although the weather unfortunately dampened our scheduled pre-show festivities, Brian's presentation about his latest book, The Marvels, dazzled attendees--as did his spiffy tuxedo. We were … Continue reading A Rainy Night Brightened by Brian Selznick
We're incredibly excited for tomorrow night's event with Brian Selznick, the bestselling author and illustrator of The Invention of Hugo Cabret, in celebration of his new novel, The Marvels. To get students excited, we asked schools to make art inspired by Selznick's work, and we are so impressed by their creative interpretations. Rachel Korngut on … Continue reading MARVELED: Students Take Inspiration From the Work of Brian Selznick
You are cordially invited to an evening of marvelous mischief, spectacular storytelling, and feats of bookish brilliance heretofore unseen in the city of Austin! Brian Selznick, bestselling author and illustrator of Wonderstruck and The Invention of Hugo Cabret, will take the stage at Westlake Performing Arts Center to present his latest creation, The Marvels. With the … Continue reading Announcing BRIAN SELZNICK with THE MARVELS October 24th!
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