Tucson Festival of Books

A Journey of Unexpected Joy


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.


Panelist
Loren Long

Loren Long is the author and illustrator of the New York Times bestselling Otis picture book series, now an animated television series. He’s also the illustrator of the New York Times bestsellers "Of Thee I Sing" by Barack Obama, "Love" by Matt de la Peña, and "Change Sings" by Amanda Gorman....

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Book:
The Yellow Bus
Loren Long
Children
Roaring Brook Press
June 2024
ISBN 9781250903136
48 pages
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