MLK Friends Author Visit: Bryan Collier

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Bryan Collier Author Visit

Award-winning author and illustrator 
Bryan Collier
will visit the MLKing School (online) October 19, 2020
Sponsored by parent group MLK Friends

Mr. Collier will give three presentations online: one to JK-K students, one to 1-2 grade students and one to 3-5 grade students. MLK friends is seeking parent volunteers to assist with this online visit. Please email Christina at mlkfriendsgroup@gmail.com

 

Bryan Collier is a beloved illustrator known for his unique style combining watercolor and detailed collage. He is a four-time Caldecott Honor recipient for Trombone Shorty, Dave the Potter, Martin’s Big Words, and Rosa. His books have won many other awards as well, including six Coretta Scott King Illustrator Awards. His recent books include By and By, Thurgood, The Five O’Clock Band, and Between the Lines.  (Website)


To order books through through our local bookstore Porter Square Books:
– Go to the form https://www.portersquarebooks.com/wishlist/456. 
– Click “Add to cart” next to the book you want to order.
– You will then be able to view your cart and order more than one book if you would like to. (You don’t need to do anything with the columns with “wanted” and “have” on the main page.
– Books will be available for pickup at the store or to be shipped to you about two weeks after the October 26, when the order window closes.