Children's Festival of the Book

 

The 14th annual Children's Festival of the Book will be held at the Story Mill Recreation Center due to scheduled renovations at the Bozeman Public Library. A schedule of the events will be posted soon; the entire day is free and open to the public. All three authors/illustrators will be visiting area schools on in the week prior to the festival. Please contact Youth Services Department Head Ellie Newell at enewell@bozeman.net with any questions.

Hale, Shannon

Shannon Hale is the New York Times best-selling author of over thirty children's and young adult books, including graphic novel memoirs Real FriendsBest Friends, and Friends Forever, and multiple award winners The Goose GirlBook of a Thousand Days, and Newbery Honor recipient Princess Academy. Shannon and her husband Dean are frequent collaborators. They co-wrote the graphic novels Rapunzel's Revenge, and its sequel, Calamity Jack (both with co-creator Nathan Hale). With LeUyen Pham, they created the Princess in Black series of early chapter books and picture book Itty-Bitty-Kitty-Corn. They live with their four children near Salt Lake City, Utah.

Pham, LeUyen Headshot

LeUyen Pham is the award-winning and critically acclaimed illustrator of more than one hundred books for children. LeUyen (pronounced Lay-Win) is the New York Times bestselling illustrator of the Freckleface Strawberry series by Julianne Moore, Grace for President by Kelly DiPucchio and Princess in Black by Shannon and Dean Hale. LeUyen is also the illustrator of God’s Dream by Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the Alvin Ho series by Lenore Look, the Vampirina Ballerina series by Anne Marie Pace, and The Boy Who Loved Math by Deborah Heiligman. She is the co-creator, along with Shannon Hale, of the bestselling graphic memoirs Real FriendsBest Friends, and Friends ForeverOutside, Inside, a chronicle of life in a Covid-bound world, was released in 2021. The Caldecott Honor Book Bear Came Along by Richard Morris is the Links to Literacy selection book to be given to all first graders this fall, thanks to the Bozeman Schools Foundation.

Born in Vietnam, LeUyen and her family left the country in the final days of the Vietnam War. Growing up in Southern California, LeUyen always loved to doodle and draw, and earned a degree in illustration from the Art Center College of Design. Following school, LeUyen worked as a layout artist for DreamWorks Feature Animation, and illustrated books on the side.

These days, LeUyen lives in Los Angeles with her husband Alex (who is also an artist), and their two sons.

 

Pigeon & Cat book coverEdward Hemingway is the author-illustrator of the picture books Bump in the NightBad Apple: A Tale of FriendshipField Guide to the GrumpasaurusTough Cookie: A Christmas Story, and most recently Pigeon & Cat. The youngest grandson of Ernest Hemingway, he originally hails from New York City and now lives with his husband in Bozeman, MT.

 

For more information, please call the Children's Desk at 582-2404 or email Cindy Christin at cindychristin@gmail.com.

The Children’s Festival of the Book is a free event devoted to children’s books that allows kids and families to hear award-winning, popular children’s authors and illustrators and includes writing and illustrating contests to foster children's creativity. The Festival is made possible by the Bozeman Public Library Foundation, Humanities Montana, Country Bookshelf, MSU College of Education, Health and Human Development, Magpie Guesthouse, Audrey Haight, Jane and Bill Quinn, and others who value the importance of children’s writers and illustrators. All who love children’s books are invited!

Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn By Shannon Hale, LeUyen Pham (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Shannon Hale, LeUyen Pham (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781419750915
Availability: On Our Shelves as of 9am Today
Published: Abrams Books for Young Readers - March 23rd, 2021

From bestselling and award-winning superstar duo Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham comes a delightful kitty and unicorn picture-book story that celebrates the magic of friendship—and being exactly who you want to be!
 
A New York Times bestseller!
 
“[Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn] has a big heart.” —New York Times


Pretty Perfect Kitty-Corn By Shannon Hale, LeUyen Pham (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Shannon Hale, LeUyen Pham (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781419750939
Availability: On Our Shelves as of 9am Today
Published: Abrams Books for Young Readers - March 8th, 2022

From the New York Times bestselling and award-winning superstar duo Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham, creators of Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn, comes another positively delightful kitty and unicorn picture-book story that celebrates the magic of friendship—and the beauty of imperfection—in Pretty Perfect Kitty-Corn.
 
Unicorn is perfect.
Everybod


The Princess in Black By Shannon Hale, Dean Hale, Leuyen Pham (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Shannon Hale, Dean Hale, Leuyen Pham (Illustrator)
$6.99
ISBN: 9780763678883
Availability: On Our Shelves as of 9am Today
Published: Candlewick - April 14th, 2015

Who says princesses don’t wear black? When trouble raises its blue monster head, Princess Magnolia ditches her flouncy dresses and becomes the Princess in Black!


Real Friends By Shannon Hale, LeUyen Pham (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Shannon Hale, LeUyen Pham (Illustrator)
$12.99
ISBN: 9781626727854
Availability: On Our Shelves as of 9am Today
Published: First Second - May 2nd, 2017

“Fresh and funny.” —New York Times Book Review

Newbery Honor author Shannon Hale and New York Times bestselling illustrator LeUyen Pham join forces in this graphic memoir about how hard it is to find your real friends—and why it's worth the journey.

When best friends are not forever . . .


Real Friends By Shannon Hale, LeUyen Pham (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Shannon Hale, LeUyen Pham (Illustrator)
$12.99
ISBN: 9781626727854
Availability: On Our Shelves as of 9am Today
Published: First Second - May 2nd, 2017

“Fresh and funny.” —New York Times Book Review

Newbery Honor author Shannon Hale and New York Times bestselling illustrator LeUyen Pham join forces in this graphic memoir about how hard it is to find your real friends—and why it's worth the journey.

When best friends are not forever . . .


Best Friends By Shannon Hale, LeUyen Pham (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Shannon Hale, LeUyen Pham (Illustrator)
$12.99
ISBN: 9781250317469
Availability: On Our Shelves as of 9am Today
Published: First Second - August 27th, 2019

A National and New York Times Bestseller!

The creators of Real Friends Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham are back with a true story about popularity, first crushes, and finding your own path in the graphic novel, Best Friends.

Follow your heart. Find your people.


Friends Forever By Shannon Hale, LeUyen Pham (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Shannon Hale, LeUyen Pham (Illustrator)
$12.99
ISBN: 9781250317568
Availability: On Our Shelves as of 9am Today
Published: First Second - August 31st, 2021

Following up their mega-bestselling Real Friends and Best Friends graphic memoirs, Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham are back with Friends Forever, a story about learning to love yourself exactly as you are.


The Princess in Black and the Perfect Princess Party By Shannon Hale, Dean Hale, Leuyen Pham (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Shannon Hale, Dean Hale, Leuyen Pham (Illustrator)
$6.99
ISBN: 9780763687588
Availability: On Our Shelves as of 9am Today
Published: Candlewick - April 12th, 2016

Inconvenient monster alarms, a sparkly array of princess guests, and spot-on slapstick pacing make for a party readers will celebrate.


The Princess in Black and the Hungry Bunny Horde By Shannon Hale, Dean Hale, Leuyen Pham (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Shannon Hale, Dean Hale, Leuyen Pham (Illustrator)
$6.99
ISBN: 9780763690892
Availability: On Our Shelves as of 9am Today
Published: Candlewick - December 13th, 2016

It’s a case of monstrous cuteness as the Princess in Black encounters her biggest challenge yet: a field overrun by adorable bunnies.


The Princess in Black Takes a Vacation By Shannon Hale, Dean Hale, Leuyen Pham (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Shannon Hale, Dean Hale, Leuyen Pham (Illustrator)
$6.99
ISBN: 9780763694517
Availability: On Our Shelves as of 9am Today
Published: Candlewick - March 21st, 2017

Even monster-battling princesses get tired sometimes! But a peaceful time away is hard to find as the humorous New York Times best-selling series continues.


The Princess in Black and the Science Fair Scare By Shannon Hale, Dean Hale, Leuyen Pham (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Shannon Hale, Dean Hale, Leuyen Pham (Illustrator)
$6.99
ISBN: 9781536206869
Availability: On Our Shelves as of 9am Today
Published: Candlewick - May 14th, 2019

It’s mayhem at the science fair! A squishy goo monster is a challenge for the Princess in Black — but luckily some science-loving princesses are on hand to help.


The Princess in Black and the Mysterious Playdate By Shannon Hale, Dean Hale, Leuyen Pham (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Shannon Hale, Dean Hale, Leuyen Pham (Illustrator)
$6.99
ISBN: 9781536200515
Availability: On Our Shelves as of 9am Today
Published: Candlewick - May 8th, 2018

Noseholes and elephants! A pet-eating monster interrupts a perfect playdate with Princess Sneezewort . . . but who is that new masked avenger?


The Princess in Black and the Bathtime Battle By Shannon Hale, Dean Hale, Leuyen Pham (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Shannon Hale, Dean Hale, Leuyen Pham (Illustrator)
$6.99
ISBN: 9781536215755
Availability: On Our Shelves as of 9am Today
Published: Candlewick - September 8th, 2020

Something smells like trouble! Can five princess heroes and one Goat Avenger pool their talents to vanquish a monstrous stink?


The Princess in Black and the Giant Problem By Shannon Hale, Dean Hale, Leuyen Pham (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Shannon Hale, Dean Hale, Leuyen Pham (Illustrator)
$6.99
ISBN: 9781536217865
Availability: On Our Shelves as of 9am Today
Published: Candlewick - September 7th, 2021

With a noisy giant crashing around the kingdom, the Princess in Black uses the Sparkle Signal to call ALL her heroic friends together - for the biggest adventure yet.


The Princess in Black and the Mermaid Princess By Shannon Hale, Dean Hale, Leuyen Pham (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Shannon Hale, Dean Hale, Leuyen Pham (Illustrator)
$15.99
ISBN: 9781536209778
Availability: Available in Warehouse. Wait for Email Confirmation for ETA
Published: Candlewick - February 1st, 2022

There’s trouble under the sea! Can the Princess in Black and her new mermaid friend put a stop to a big blue kraken’s shenanigans?


The Princess in Black: Three Smashing Adventures: Books 1-3 By Shannon Hale, Dean Hale, Leuyen Pham (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Shannon Hale, Dean Hale, Leuyen Pham (Illustrator)
$20.97
ISBN: 9780763697778
Availability: Available in Warehouse. Wait for Email Confirmation for ETA
Published: Candlewick - August 28th, 2017

Who says princesses can’t wear black? This instant collection of the first three adventures in the New York Times best-selling series makes a perfect gift.