Micah Player

Micah Player is the author of “This Is a Moment” and the award-winning illustrator of many beloved children’s books, including “Chloe Instead.” His newest book is "Itty Bitty Betty Blob Makes a Splash." His collaborations include “Friday Night Wrestlefest” with Jenn Fox, “Millions of Maxes” with Meg Wolitzer, and “Paletero Man” with Lucky Diaz, all recognized on best book lists. He lives with his family in a little house beneath a big tree in the mountains of Utah.

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Awards: Junior Library Guild Selection, Society of Illustrators Original Art Show, Minnesota Star of the North, New Mexico Land of Enchantment

Micah Player Shares "Itty Bitty Betty Blob Makes a Splash"

Micah Player will share his new picturebook, "Itty Bitty Blob Makes a Splash" about being true to yourself.

Story Blanket Tent (Seats 12)  
Sat, Mar 14, 10:45 am - 11:15 am
Multigenre

Panelist: Micah Player
Moderator: BAAC Will Fill 1

True to Self: Fit In or Stand Out?

Finding the courage to be true to yourself at the risk of standing out instead of fitting in to escape notice is an important issue for young children. Memorable characters such as Pout-Pout Fish and Itty Bitty Betty Blob join a friendly whale named Moby and a child who finds grandness in small things.

Education Room 351 (Seats 46, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sat, Mar 14, 1:00 pm - 1:55 pm
Children
Signing area: Signing Area - Children (following presentation)  

Panelists: Brittany Cicchese, Deborah Diesen, Lars Kenseth, Micah Player
Moderator: Katherine Pew
Sponsor: Session made possible courtesy of Southside Community School

Draw an Itty Bitty Story: Workshop for Kids

Join Micah Player, illustrator of the Itty Bitty Betty Blob picture books, to explore how to tell stories through pictures and words.

Education Room 349 (Seats 48, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sat, Mar 14, 4:00 pm - 4:55 pm
Children
Signing area: Signing Area - Children (following presentation)  

Panelist: Micah Player
Moderator: BAAC Will Fill 1
Sponsor: Session made possible courtesy of Ellen Wheeler and David Nix

Books:

Itty Bitty Betty Blob Makes a Splash

Children
Astra Publishing House
August 2025
ISBN 9781662640926
48 pages
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Itty Bitty Betty Blob

Children
Astra Publishing House
June 2024
ISBN 9781662640148
40 pages
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