Tucson Festival of Books | Tom Lichtenheld

Tom Lichtenheld (he, him, his)

Tom Lichtenheld makes books for children and people who used to be children. His New York Times bestsellers include "I Wish You More" and "Duck! Rabbit!," created with Amy Krouse Rosenthal, "Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site," created with Sherri Duskey Rinker, and "Stick and Stone," created with Beth Ferry. His new book with Beth Ferry is "A Moving Story."

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Scheduled events:

The Process of Creating Picturebooks

The process of creating a successful picturebooks involves many considerations, decisions, and negotiations between author and illustrators. Beth Ferry and Tom Lichtenheld share their decision-making processes and guidelines they have developed in creating oicturebooks such as "Stick and Stone," "A Moving Story," and "The Umbrella."

Education Room 351 (Seats 46, Wheelchair accessible)

Sat, Mar 15, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Children
Signing area: Signing Area - Children (following presentation)

Panelists: Beth Ferry, Tom Lichtenheld
Moderator: Seemi Raina-Aziz

Beth and Tom Share "A Moving Story"

Story Blanket Tent (Seats 12)

Sat, Mar 15, 1:45 pm - 2:15 pm
Children

Panelists: Beth Ferry, Tom Lichtenheld
Moderator: BAAC Will Fill 1

Big Problems Lead to Bright Ideas

Big problems create a need for bright ideas as characters engage in creative problem-solving to find their way. Authors and illustrators bring together words and images to create humorous and heart-felt picturebooks.

Education Room 351 (Seats 46, Wheelchair accessible)

Sun, Mar 16, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Children
Signing area: Signing Area - Children (following presentation)

Panelists: Beth Ferry, Ryan T. Higgins, Eliza Kinkz, Tom Lichtenheld
Moderator: Judi Moreillon

Books:

A Moving Story

Children
HarperCollins Publishers
October 2024
ISBN 9780063218666
40 pages

The Umbrella

Children
HarperCollins Publishers
January 2023
ISBN 9780358447726
48 pages