David Shannon (He, him, his)

David Shannon is the internationally acclaimed creator of more than 40 picturebooks, including "No, David!," a Caldecott Honor Book, and a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year, and four more David picturebooks. His newest book is "That's Not Funny, David!" Shannon's bestsellers include "A Bad Case of Stripes," "Duck on a Bike" and "Too Many Toys." He lives in Southern California with his family and Roy, their West Highland white terrier.

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Awards: Caldecott Honor Book, NYT Best Illustrated Book

Bad to the Bone? Mischief Makers Who Steal Our Hearts

Laugh along with three author/illustrators whose characters may be full of mischief but who also have overflowing hearts. From "No, David" to Bad Kitty to Orin, who is not sure if he is really a champion, these characters will steal readers' hearts. Join David Shannon, Nick Bruel and Eri Lide.

Education Room 211 (Seats 200)  
Sat, Mar 15, 1:00 pm - 1:55 pm
Children
Signing area: Signing Area - Children (following presentation)  

Panelists: Nick Bruel, Eric Lide, David Shannon
Moderator: Stephanie Pearmain

Illustrator Studio: Painting with Acrylics

David Shannon will share his process for creating illustrations in acrylics for his "No David" books. His process goes from initial jottings, writing/sketching and constructing a dummy to finished paintings. He will also demonstrate how he paints David using acrylics.

Education Room 437 (Seats 65, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sun, Mar 16, 10:00 am - 10:55 am
Children
Signing area: Signing Area - Children (following presentation)  

Panelist: David Shannon
Moderators: Lily Cummins, Ray Martens

Drawing David with David: Workshop for Children

Learn to draw David with David Shannon, the creator of the "No, David" picturebooks. His newest David picturebook is "That's Not Funny, David!"

Education Room 353 (Seats 92, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sun, Mar 16, 2:30 pm - 3:25 pm
Children
Signing area: Signing Area - Children (following presentation)  

Panelist: David Shannon
Moderator: Lily Cummins

Books:

That's Not Funny, David!

Children
Scholastic, Incorporated
January 2025
ISBN 9781546123187
32 pages
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No, David!

Children
Scholastic Inc.
January 1998
ISBN 9780590930024
32 pages
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