Matthew Forsythe Supported by By Mac Barnett Mac Barnett’s many children’s books include “The First ... in a revised translation by Jack Zipes that conveys Rodari’s love of wordplay.

(mathesonmuseum.org) Rose Norman will share from her new book, “The Pagoda ... Roots and Rivers” with Jacki Levine, Jack E. Davis and Cynthia Barnett: 6:30 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. panel ...

For Mac Barnett, being silly is a serious craft. Last month, the two-time Caldecott Medal honoree was appointed as the ninth National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. During a ceremony ...

Mac Barnett's appointment was announced Monday by the Library of Congress. He will be formally inaugurated Thursday. “The way he elevates the picture book with originality and intentionality ...

Children’s book author Mac Barnett has been appointed the 2025–2026 National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. Barnett becomes the ninth author to step into the role, and takes the ...

The new National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature is a prolific, bestselling author of children’s books who hopes to use his two-year term to promote the wonders of picture stories.

The new National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature is a prolific, best-selling author of children’s books who hopes to ...