Joy, Joy, so much Joy!
So, for Chris Van Allsburg fans, the nearly unthinkable has happened. New stories have been written for the collection of enigmatic illustrations in his 1984 book, The Mysteries of Harris Burdick.
Just released October 25th is AN AMAZING COLLECTION of 14 stories inspired by the original artwork. The list of contributing authors is stunning. Inside we will find works by
Sherman Alexie
Kate DiCamillo
Cory Doctorow
Stephen King
Lois Lowry
Gregory Maguire
Walter Dean Myers
M. T. Anderson
and more!
Check out this hilarious clip that shows some of the authors and the pictures they chose to write about.
Can you stand it? Are you running to the bookstore now? Wait! While you're there, check to see if Chris Van Allsburg is coming to talk about this new release. Because I discovered he and beautiful M. T. will be in Chicago on November 17. Check it out!
And cross your fingers that my lovely, giving, self-sacrificing, wonderful, gorgeous sister will help me drive down there to see them. (Talented, hilarious, kind, creative, generous sister. . . )
So my friends, whose story are you looking forward to reading the most? Which picture from the original are you the most curious about?
Oh, Jes, you're too kind, stop, no, I mean it, I,..oh..oh wait...you mean Jenn. ;)
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ReplyDeleteAnn, if you come just one day early, you can join us!
ReplyDeleteJen, I just bought the tickets, so now you're committed. Good news! The book seller confirmed they will be signing. How can you NOT go and get a copy signed for Angeline? I think it's sort of your duty. ;)
Ooh--just found this lovely link to one of SCBWIs bloggers, Martha Brackenbrough. She includes a clip of film on children's literature including Chris Van Allsburgh, Lemony Snickett, and Lois Lowry. http://marthabrockenbrough.squarespace.com/blog/2011/11/10/chris-van-allsburg-and-library-of-the-early-mind.html
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