Syrian refugee crisis to be the subject of graphic novel I didn’t pick the big, giant head pix.

The NCTE Orbis Pictus Award Ceremony was an honor and a great treat. I gave my speech and no one fell asleep so I’m assuming it was a huge success!

I’m presenting with Gene Barretta. I’ll be talking about Aaron & Alexander. Streaming Live! Vote Here: A Pre-Election Reading with Gene Barretta and Don Brown

Very exciting news! I’m so happy the book was well received! Hurray Drowned City!

The NCTE Orbis Pictus Award  was established in 1989 for promoting and recognizing excellence in the writing of nonfiction for children. The name Orbis Pictus, commemorates the work of Johannes Amos Comenius, Orbis Pictus—The World in Pictures(1657), considered to be the first book actually planned for children.

August 9, 2015 NY Times Sunday Book Review HERE. Also Times Editor’s Choice! “This book could almost make its point on the powerful illustrations alone, but Brown’s precise language secures the historical details in an unforgettable way.”

* “An excellent chronicle of the tragedy for a broad audience; children, teens, and adults will all be moved.” —Kirkus, starred review   *  “Lively, dynamic sketching gives the artwork a sense of urgency and immediacy. It is as important to tell the story of a nation’s failures as it is to record its triumphs, […]

While visiting Emporia State University’s May Maasee Collection. Maasee was a legendary children’s book editor and the collection has some extraordinary pieces, including early Robert McCloskey sketches.

I received the William Allen White Award in Emporia, Kansas on Saturday, October 4, 2014. I was joined by co-winner, Helen Frost, the extraordinary author of Hidden. We were warmly embraced by the people of Emporia as well as kids from across Kansas. Our host, John Sheridan, Dean of Libraries and Archives, made our visit […]

I received the exciting news that America Is Under Attack won the William Allen White Children’s Book Award for 2014. The award was established  by Emporia State University in 1952 to honor the memory of one of Kansas’s most distinguished citizens. It is meant to encourage children to read and enjoy books. During the  awards celebration […]