In this illustrator studio, Loren Long will demonstrate how he combines pencil, charcoal and acrylic in creating illustrations for his picturebooks, such as "The Yellow Bus", "Home," and the Otis books.

Education Room 437 (Seats 65, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sat, Mar 15, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Children
Signing area: Signing Area - Children (following presentation)  

Panelist: Loren Long
Moderators: Karen Gabino, Ray Martens

How do words and images come together to tell stories of heart? Join bestsellers Matt de la Peña and Loren Long, as they share their collaboration to create "Home." Andrea Rogers and Rebecca Lee Kunz share their collaboration to tell a family story based in Cherokee cultural traditions, "Chooch Helped."

Education 211 (Seats 200)  
Sat, Mar 15, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Children
Signing area: Signing Area - Children (following presentation)  

Panelists: Matt de la Peña, Rebecca Lee Kunz, Loren Long, Andrea Rogers
Moderator: Cyndi Giorgis

Loren Long shares his journey of creating his acclaimed picturebook,"The Yellow Bus," including finding an inspiration for the book, building a model village, and combining pencil and charcoal with bursts of acrylic color. Participants will draw the ways in which they find joy in their lives.

Education Room 353 (Seats 92, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sun, Mar 16, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Children
Signing area: Signing Area - Children (following presentation)  

Panelist: Loren Long
Moderator: Karen Gabino

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