Steven Kellogg's books are for kids ~ and for us kids-at-heart. In 1990, my daughter participated in the Young Author's Conference in Florida and was honored to meet Steven Kellogg, one of the most famous kids' authors and illustrators! He signed the book that she had written and then he proceeded to the other awesome talent he has - story-telling, complete with on-the-spot illustrations. Although he has been at the National Book Festival many times, I found this webcast from 2003 that is close to what we were privileged to be a part of ~ back in the day before video was available like this on the internet:
http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=3547 (it's long, but well worth the watch)
Mr. Kellogg's latest illustrated writing is “The Presidential Pet” in Our White House: Looking In and Looking Out (Candlewick, September 2008) MPL carries most of this author's works in our Easy section. Check these out and enjoy the fun of his whimsical illustrations and tall tales with your child! You'll build beautiful memories that last as long as mine have - 19 years and growing!
a sidenote: Steven Kellogg is also the vice-president of the National Children's Book and Literacy Alliance, a national not-for-profit organization that advocates for literacy, literature, and libraries.
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Anni, Sounds like a great experience for both you and your daughter. Thanks for sharing!
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