Zachariah OHora (He, him, his)

Zachariah O'Hora is a New York Times bestselling illustrator and author best known for his bold, vibrant style and heartwarming stories about friendship and individuality. His recent books include "Whalesong: The True Story of the Musician Who Talked to Orcas," "Copydog," and "Who Wet My Pants?" He is the show creator of PBS KIDS Carl the Collector, an animated show about a racoon on the spectrum, and the creator of the Gear Guard Yeti for Rivian electric vehicles.

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Awards: New York Times Bestseller Huffington Post Best Children's Book of 2013, PALA Carolyn W. Field Award 2013,, State of PA Dept of ED One Book 2011 & 2018, Society of Illustrators Founders Award 2011, North Carolina Children's Book Award 2019, Eisner Award Nominated 2019, Tulsa Books to Treasure Award 2020

Exclusive for Friends of the the Festival- Zachariah OHora & Robin Horn Visit Friends Hospitality Tent

Join author Zachariah OHora and local musician and professor Robin Horn to talk about the picturebook,"Whalesong." This true story follows Paul Horn, a professional flute player who used music to communicate, setting in motion an anticaptivity movement to protect these intelligent and majestic animals.

Friends of the Festival Hospitality Tent (Seats 58)  
Sat, Mar 15, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Children

Panelist: Zachariah OHora

Dream Big: Stories that Inspire Action

It's hard to dream big in an uncertain world but dreams bring hope and the possibility of change. Dreams can involve Captain America and realizing a superhero can look like you, communicating with orcas through music, and helping others better their lives. Even small actions can create big changes.

Education Room 353 (Seats 92, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sat, Mar 15, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Children
Signing area: Signing Area - Children (following presentation)  

Panelists: Monica Brown, Kwame Mbalia, Zachariah OHora, Nikkolas Smith
Moderator: Ruth McKoy Lowery

Illustrator Studio: Creating Odd Characters

Zachariah OHora will share his strategies for creating distinctive odd characters. He is known for his bold, vibrant style and heartwarming stories about friendship and individuality in books, such as"Copydog," "Niblet & Ralph" and "Fuzzy, Inside and Out." He is the show creator of PBS KIDS "Carl the Collector," an animated show about a racoon on the spectrum.

Education Room 437 (Seats 65, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sun, Mar 16, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Children
Signing area: Signing Area - Children (following presentation)  

Panelist: Zachariah OHora
Moderator: Ray Martens

Bob and Zach Share "Who Wet My Pants"

Bob Shea and Zachariah OHora share their new picturebook, Who Wet My Pants?

Story Blanket Tent (Seats 12)  
Sun, Mar 16, 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Children

Panelists: Zachariah OHora, Bob Shea
Moderator: BAAC Will Fill 1

Books:

Whalesong: The True Story of the Musician Who Talked to Orcas

Children
Tundra Book Group
September 2024
ISBN 9781774883945
48 pages

Copydog

A Picture Book
Children
Abrams, Incorporated
January 2023
ISBN 9781419765018
40 pages