Caldecott medalist Matthew Cordell will be at Commonplace to read from his new book, STARMAN, a picture book geared toward children ages 4-8. Read more about the book below.
The event will include a presentation and drawing demonstration. STARMAN, as well as CORNBREAD & POPPY, 102, and the Caldecott-winning WOLF IN THE SNOW, will be available for purchase and signing. Join us!
$5 per person. All ages. Children under 10 must be supervised.
Children’s author and Caldecott medalist Matthew Cordell will be at Commonplace to discuss his new book, called Starman: The Cosmic Journey of David Bowie. Matthew will share insights about his illustration process at this family-friendly event.
About the book:
Introduce young minds to the many iconic faces of David Bowie with this ethereal homage from Caldecott Medalist Matthew Cordell.
David Bowie’s countless devotees know that he was more than a musician, more than a celebrity; the trail of expression and creativity that he blazed is burning to this day, lighting a path for ages to come. But how to introduce that blaze to kids who weren’t even born yet when he passed on?
In answer, Caldecott Medalist Matthew Cordell brings readers on the galactic journey of Bowie’s life, with stops for each phase of his ever-transforming career. No cut-and-dry biography, Starman is the true story of a spirit driven to seek, to dare, and to continuously transform.
About the author:
Matthew Cordell has written and illustrated numerous picture books including Hello, Neighbor! The Kind and Caring World of Mister Rogers, Bear Island, the Cornbread & Poppy series, and Wish. His work has been published around the globe in many languages.
Matthew’s books have been recognized as Best of the Year selections by the New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Boston Globe, and his first wordless picture book, Wolf in the Snow, was awarded a 2017 Boston Globe-Horn Book honor award and the 2018 Caldecott Medal.