PW Review

The first review for BIG SNOW is in, and it's a star! Says Publishers Weekly,

 ". . . This is another terrific offering from Bean; his subtly rhythmic prose and elegant, astute watercolors hit just the right notes of comedy, suspense, and fantasy. The dream scene of Mom vacuuming the snow out of her drift-covered living room is at once deeply silly and a tribute to the indomitable will of mothers everywhere."

3rd in the Burg

From stoop to steps to desk to roof, come see what new sprouts are pushing back dirt at Bean Illustration. Includes refreshing drinks, an activity for children and work-in-progress in The Steps Shown gallery. Hope you can make it!

This month's open studio: Friday, June 21, 6-9pm.

1320 North 3rd Street, 3rd Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17102

Bad Bye, Good Bye

Mojitos on the drawing table can only mean one thing at Bean Illustration: another project was completed! I'm pleased to announce that I've just wrapped up illustrating Deborah Underwood's story Bad Bye, Good Bye (Houghton Mifflin, Spring 2014). Beautiful, spare and evocative, the text was an illustrator's dream to work on and tells the story of a boy's dramatic move from one neighborhood to another. This time around I'm particularly thankful for pain-free work, the support of family and friends and the patience of Kate and Scott at HM! Now for some sleep, sleep sweet. Ummm. . . I mean, sweep, sweep sleet? Arggghzzzzzzzz. . .

February 3rd in the Burg

DON'T MISS THE FREAK SHOW!

Happy Valentine's Day

FSG Books for Young Readers has a FB page! I did a doodle to celebrate the launch. Happy Valentine's Day, everyone!

Book Signing and Open House

A great, huge, massive, stupendously giant THANK YOU to those who came from near and far (Baltimore, Harrisburg, NYC!) overflowed the bookstore and house and made an evening unforgettable!

The owners of Firefly prepared the store beautifully for the event.

Building Our House coloring pages!

The official map to my parent's home.

Apple tree moons. . .

. . . and luminaries. 

Spiced cider warms.

Illustrated food?

My editor, Wesley Adams, gave a moving speech.

Steve Fieser plays one of his Rag Time compositions. 

Conversation and dancing!

My father and friends talk house construction.

The cider inspires some unsanctioned villainous laughter. 

January 8th is the official release date for Building Our House. This means only one more week of my pesky announcements! For those unable to attend the Kutztown signing on the 12th, or for groupies who want to do both, I am holding a release-day gathering at the Midtown Scholar Bookstore. Simply put, this means I will be hanging out with a double shot latte and copies of my book. Stop by!

January 8th, 7-9pm, Midtown Scholar Bookstore

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