Tomie DePaola (1934–2020)

What: Tomie de Paola will discuss and sign Jack, his newest picture book. When: Wednesday, October 5, 5:00 pm Where: 725 Bateswood Drive, Houston, TX 77079 Admission: In order to go through the signing line and meet Tomie de Paola, please purchase Jack from Blue Willow Bookshop. At the time of your purchase, we will issue a signing line ticket that indicates your place in line. Your book and signing line ticket can be picked up at the event. About the Author: With over 15 million books in print, Tomie dePaola is one of the most beloved creators of children’s literature today. His many accolades include winning the Caldecott Honor Award for STREGA NONA, the Newbery Honor Award for 26 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE, the 2011 Laura Ingalls Wilder Award for his substantial and lasting contribution to children’s literature and, most recently, the 2012 Society of Illustrators Lifetime Achievement Award. Tomie dePaola is one of only five author/illustrators to be awarded a Newbery Honor and a Caldecott Honor. He has written and illustrated over 200 books in his 40 years in book publishing. Book: Beloved author-illustrator Tomie dePaola's take on traditional "Jack tales"--in which a young hero ventures out to seek his fortune and gains it through luck or pluck--is perfect for preschoolers. When Jack sets out to see the world and find a place of his own, he's surprised to attract a following of enthusiastic animal friends eager to join him on his quest. Jack and his entourage all have high hopes that they will find just what they are looking for as they travel on their merry way. Children will delight in the cumulative chorus of animal sounds as the pages get more and more crowded with the residents of this delightful kingdom. Ordering: A limited number of autographed copies of Tomie’s book will be available for purchase after the event. If you cannot attend the event, and would like a personalized copy of her book, please call us before the event at (281) 497-8675. If you can't attend the event or need a copy shipped to you, you may call the store or add the appropriate book to your cart on our website. Payment type must be "CreditCard." In the order notes, add personalization details. To place an international order, please email orders@bluewillowbookshop.com to obtain shipping details and to have items shipped to you. Staff will respond within 24-48 hours. Attachment Size Jack.jpg 23.7 KB

Location: Street: 14532 Memorial Dr City: Houston, Province: Texas Postal Code: 77079 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)

Join us this Saturday for our annual Banned Books Week festivities, in which we celebrate the freedom to read and openly access ideas! We'll start with a special banned books storytime at 10:30am, at which we'll read two classic kids books that are frequently challenged or banned: Where the wild things are and Strega Nona!

Location: Street: 2421 Bissonnet St City: Houston, Province: Texas Postal Code: 77005-1451 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)

SAT, SEPTEMBER 13 11:30AM

Tomie dePaola’s birthday is this week and we’re having a storytime featuring some of his best books, including Strega Nona. He’s written and or illustrated over 200 books, and has received both Caldecott and Newbery honors. So come remind yourself how great his books are. This morning at 11:30AM.

Location: Street: 603 N Lamar Blvd City: Austin, Province: Texas Postal Code: 78703-5413 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)

Jamie O'Rourke and the Big Potato by Tomie dePaola, Tomie dePaola (Illustrator)

Storytime This Irish tale shows that taking the easy way out of a situation is sometimes more trouble than it's worth. As Irish luck would have it, Jamie happens upon and captures a leprechaun who cunningly offers magic potato seeds instead of a pot of gold. (added from Barnes & Noble)… (more)

Tomie dePaola has written and illustrated nearly 250 children’s books over the more than forty years of his career. His best known work is Strega Nona, which was a 1976 Caldecott Honor Book and was named one of the top one hundred picture books of all time in a 2012 School Library Journal survey. His other works include Grigio’s Village, which was awarded the 1983 Golden Kite Award for picture illustration from the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, and the Aesop Prize-winning Christopher, the Holy Giant. dePaola was awarded the Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal from the American Library Association in 2011 for his “significant and lasting contributions to children’s literature,” as well as the Smithson Medal from the Smithsonian Institution and the 2012 Original Art Lifetime Achievement Award given by the Society of Illustrators. Strega Nona Does It Again is dePaula’s newest book and the latest in the New York Times bestselling Strega Nona series. (rhbouchard)… (more)

Join Gibson's Bookstore in the comfort of Red River Theatres as we celebrate the launch of Tomie dePaola's newest children's book to feature his beloved character, Strega Nona! This beloved author loves fielding questions from children.

Tomie dePaola is one of only five authors to be have been awarded a Newbury Honor and a Caldecott Honor. One of the most decorated figures in children's literature today, Tomie's works have over 15 million copies in print.

This will be a ticketed event, to help pay for renting the space. Adult tickets are $5, and can be redeemed as $5 off your purchase of $15 or more at Gibson's Bookstore at or after the event. Children's tickets are $2. One free ticket (adult or child) is included with each copy of Strega Nona Does it Again from Gibson's Bookstore.

Tomie will sign any book you purchase through Gibson's, and up one book purchased elsewhere or brought in from home. We are very fortunate that he is able to sign so many books at our event! Wrist issues in the past have sometime restricted the number of books Tomie is able to sign and personalize.

Can't make the event? Call us (603-224-0562) or email us (gibsons@totalnetnh.net) to have us put a copy aside to be signed for you. Or purchase a copy from the book link below and ask us to have it signed in the "Order Comments" box. (GibsonsB)… (more)

First published in 1999 this award winning book written and illustrated by New London’s Tomie dePaola is a tradition in itself. One of over 300 books Tomie has written and illustrated it has become an international phenomenon.

Las Posadas (Spanish for “the inn”) is a traditional Spanish festival which is now quite popular in Mexico as well as the American Southwest. The festival re-enacts Joseph’s search for a room at the inn. Each Christmas season a processional with actors playing Joseph and Mary walks through the community streets. The processional stops at a variety of buildings and is turned away by the devils inside. Finally a church/community center invites them in to sing Christmas carols called villancicos

Tomie dePaola’s publisher gave New Hampshire artists, William Ogmundson (composer and lyricist from North Sutton) and Tom Dunn (librettist from Henniker), rare permission to adapt this work into a 45 minute musical theatre piece that will be sung by four professional singers as well as members of the audience.

The Alchemists’ Workshop was awarded the 2010 Aurand Harris award by The Children’s Theatre Foundation of America for being the best small theatre and has also won awards from Youth Serves America, Hasbro’s United Healthy Heroes and The Points of Life Foundation.

Las Posadas is supported by grants from the NEFA Meet The Composer and the New Music USA’s MetLife Creative Connections programs as well as individual donations. (MDGentleReader)… (more)

Tomie dePaola's birthday is this week and we're having ap storytime featuring some of his best books, including the wonderful Strega Nona's Harvest. He's written and or illustrated over 200 books & has received both the Caldecott and Newbery honors. Come for the stories and stay for the crafts & snacks! This morning at 11:30AM.

Location: Street: 603 N Lamar Blvd City: Austin, Province: Texas Postal Code: 78703-5413 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)