Chris Van Allsburg: Book Presentation and Signing

Chris Van Allsburg
Book Presentation and Signing
12:00 Noon, Saturday
November 22, 2014

Literati Bookstore
124 E. Washington St.
Ann Arbor, MI
http://​lit​er​at​i​book​store​.com/​e​v​e​n​t​/​c​h​r​i​s​-​v​a​n​-​a​l​l​sburg

Chris Van Allsburg (BFA ​‘72), Caldecott Award-Winning author, will give a book presentation and signing in support of his latest book, The Misadventures of Sweetie-Pie, on Saturday, November 22 at Noon at Literati Bookstore, 124 E. Washington Street, Ann Arbor, MI.

Van Allsburg is the winner of two Caldecott Medals, for Jumanji and The Polar Express, as well as the recipient of a Caldecott Honor Book for The Garden of Abdul Gasazi. The author and illustrator of numerous picture books for children, he has also been awarded the Regina Medal for lifetime achievement in children’s literature. In 1982, Jumanji was nominated for a National Book Award, and, in 1996, it was made into a popular feature film. Chris Van Allsburg is a graduate of the Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design and a former instructor at the Rhode Island School of Design.

Important information about the event:

- Seating will be limited.
 — Chris will only sign books. Due to time constraints, he will only sign three books purchased in the store and one previously purchased book (or one book brought from home).
 — Photos will be allowed, but, due to time constraints, no posed photographs.
 — Please go to http://​lit​er​at​i​book​store​.com/​e​v​e​n​t​/​c​h​r​i​s​-​v​a​n​-​a​l​l​sburg for the latest information about this event.