Adam Rex (he/him/his)

Adam Rex is the author and illustrator of more than 40 books for children, including New York Times bestselling picture books like "Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich" and "School’s First Day of School." His most recent books are "Tumblebaby" and "The Story of Gumluck and the Dragon's Eggs." His work has been adapted for film and television and he has won multiple awards. He used to make art for games, like Dungeons and Dragons. He lives in Tucson, Arizona with his dog, son, and wife. 

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Awards: Margaret Wise Brown Prize

Communities: Arizona Author, Tucsonan

The Spell of Dragons: Fire and Flight

Fall under the spell of dragons with three bestselling authors whose dragons are symbols of power, wisdom and magic as they solve mysteries. From the popular "Wings of Fire" series to "The Last Dragon on Mars" and "The Story of Gumluck and the Dragon's Eggs," take flight with these magical dragons

Education 211 (Seats 200)  
Sat, Mar 15, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Children
Signing area: Signing Area - Children (following presentation)  

Panelists: Scott Reintgen, Adam Rex, Tui T. Sutherland
Moderator: Lisa Morris-Wilkey

Adam Rex Shares "Tumblebaby"

Adam Rex shares his new picturebook, Tumblebaby.

Story Blanket Tent (Seats 12)  
Sun, Mar 16, 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Children

Panelist: Adam Rex
Moderator: BAAC Will Fill 1

On Your Mark, Get Set Draw: Illustrator Draw-Off

Join Adam Rex for a fun draw-off as illustrators compete to create quick drawings based on suggestions from Adam and the audience.

Education 211 (Seats 200)  
Sun, Mar 16, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Children
Signing area: Signing Area - Children (following presentation)  

Panelists: Tom Angleberger, Angela Dominguez, Gale Galligan, Eliza Kinkz, Loren Long, Bob Shea
Moderator: Adam Rex

Books:

Tumblebaby

Children
Holiday House
October 2024
ISBN 9780823457175
48 pages

The Story of Gumluck and the Dragon's Eggs

Book Two
Children
Chronicle Books
January 2024
ISBN 9781797214511
132 pages