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Tuesday, March 24, 2015 12:59:48 PM
Lauren Castillo wrote a blog post titled Something something something. Caldecott Honor (!!!):
Lauren said, "So many months (and so many adventures) have passed since my last post that I think I'm just going to have to skip over a ton of things and go straight to this:It is still hard to believe this actually happened. I've been pinching myself a lot.On..." more
Friday, May 23, 2014 3:19:11 PM
Lauren Castillo wrote a blog post titled Book Expo America!:
Lauren said, "Next week is Book Expo America at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City, and I'm super excited to be making the trip up for it. I get to visit with all my New York buddies, plus share my two new books The Troublemaker and Nana in the..." more
Saturday, May 3, 2014 4:09:33 PM
Lauren Castillo wrote a blog post titled Playing catch up:
Lauren said, "Hi, friends!Man oh man, how I've neglected this blog!Somehow it is already MAY.MAY 2014.How did that happen?Seriously, the year is flying.FLYING!A super quick update:Since my last post in January I have . . . -Moved out of Brooklyn, New York, and..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 9:54:27 PM
Lauren Castillo wrote a blog post titled The Original Art 2013:
Lauren said, "Great news! My new book CITY CAT was selected to be a part of this years Original Art Show at the Society of Illustrators. It's such an honor to have my art hanging in the exhibition, alongside THIS amazing roster of illustrators. Thanks so..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 9:54:27 PM
Lauren Castillo wrote a blog post titled CITY CAT gets around:
Lauren said, "My new book City Cat, written by the wonderful Kate Banks, is now finally out in the world! (I began this project back in 2009, so it's been a long long wait :)) We are to happy to have received a number of kind reviews over the last few weeks,..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 9:54:27 PM
Lauren Castillo wrote a blog post titled Travelers’ Tails:
Lauren said, "It was a total surprise to discover that CITY CAT had been reviewed in the New York Times a couple weeks ago... and fantastic review to boot! Here is a snippet:"Banks’s verse narrative is as elegant and lithe as her subject, full of poetic..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 9:54:27 PM
Lauren Castillo wrote a blog post titled Happy 2014, friends!:
Lauren said, "Wishing you a BRIGHT and COLORFUL new year! xo~Lillustration from forthcoming book, NANA IN THE CITY; Clarion/HMH, fall 2014"
Thursday, February 27, 2014 9:54:27 PM
Lauren Castillo wrote a blog post titled The Horn Book likes City Cat!:
Lauren said, "Many thanks to reviewer Sarah Ellis for such a kind and thoughtful writeup of CITY CAT in the Jan./Feb. issue of The Horn Book~ Horn Book Magazine:"A small smoky-gray cat follows a family on its trip through Europe. She hitches rides, stows away..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 9:54:27 PM
Lauren Castillo wrote a blog post titled A litttle Q & A:
Lauren said, "A big thank you to Joanna Marple of Miss Marple's Musings for interviewing me on her wonderful blog last week. Here's a link to our full conversation, where I talk a bit about the makings of City Cat, and share some sneak peeks of the art from my..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:19:26 PM
Lauren Castillo wrote a blog post titled Exciting SPUNKY news!:
Lauren said, "Just found out that SPUNKY TELLS ALL is a nominee for the 2014 Beverly Cleary Children’s Choice Award!! You can view the 7 books that were nominated right here. Hooray for Spunky!"
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:19:26 PM
Lauren Castillo wrote a blog post titled Silent Auction time!:
Lauren said, "One of my favorite booky events of the year is tomorrow evening! If you're in the NYC area, come out to the Jacob Javits Center for the 19th Annual Children's Book Art Silent Auction at BookExpo America! Bid on some great original art to raise money..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:19:26 PM
Lauren Castillo wrote a blog post titled Melvin joins the book club!:
Lauren said, "Exciting news for MELVIN! He joined the Scholastic Book Club's May '13 Honeybee list. Picking out books from the Scholastic Book Club catalog was so thrilling when I was in elementary school. I feel extremely honored to have my book available in..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:19:26 PM
Lauren Castillo wrote a blog post titled :
Lauren said, "Happy July, friends! I've recently set up shop at Society6. I now have art prints, t-shirts, pillows, phone cases, laptop skins, stationary, tote bags and more for sale... Pretty exciting! Please check out my little store if you'd like, and feel..." more
Friday, March 15, 2013 7:27:51 PM
Lauren Castillo wrote a blog post titled a page full of nana's:
Lauren said, "Sketches for NANA IN THE CITY; Clarion books; Coming Fall 2014I've just begun character studies for my next (3rd) book as author, Nana in the City, about a boy who travels to the city to visit his nana and needs a little convincing about why the..." more
Friday, February 15, 2013 12:15:51 AM
Lauren Castillo wrote a blog post titled Happy Valentine's Day!
Friday, February 1, 2013 4:24:05 PM
Lauren Castillo wrote a blog post titled Cobble Hill drawing:
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Sunday, January 13, 2013 7:32:00 PM
Lauren Castillo wrote a blog post titled New year, new sketchbook:
Lauren said, " sketches around Union Square: 1/3/2013"
Monday, December 31, 2012 7:19:26 PM
Lauren Castillo wrote a blog post titled Happy New Year's Eve from NYC!:
Lauren said, "*sketch from my upcoming book, Nana in the CityWishing everyone a very happy, healthy and creative new year!Love, Lauren"
Friday, December 21, 2012 11:59:11 AM
Lauren Castillo wrote a blog post titled Happy Holidays:
Lauren said, "Happy Holidays from Brooklyn, friends! Wishing you and your loved ones peace and joy this holiday season. Here's to a most wonderful new year~ Much love,Lauren"
Tuesday, December 4, 2012 3:29:00 PM
Lauren Castillo wrote a blog post titled 100 Titles for Reading & Sharing:
Lauren said, "I was thrilled to find out that HAPPY LIKE SOCCER has been selected for The New York Public Library's 100 Titles for Reading & Sharing 2012 list! Thanks so much to the NYPL Committee for including our book!!"
Monday, December 3, 2012 8:16:58 PM
Lauren Castillo wrote a blog post titled Let it Snow!:
Lauren said, "I'm really excited to be part of the group exhibition Let it Snow! at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, CT! The show is now open, and will run through most of the winter. If you are near Greenwich, stop by and check out the art and books. As a part of..." more
Friday, November 30, 2012 7:16:53 PM
Lauren Castillo wrote a blog post titled Edgewood Book Festival:
Lauren said, "Maryland friends! I'm going to be in town this Thursday Sept. 27th signing my latest books at the Edgewood Book Fest from 4-6pm. Location: Barnes and Noble, 620 Marketplace Drive Bel Air, MD 21014. If you're nearby, please stop in and say..." more
Friday, November 30, 2012 7:16:53 PM
Lauren Castillo wrote a blog post titled Pub week for The Reader!:
Lauren said, "This Tuesday my latest book, THE READER, hit shelves. Hooray!! I've been waiting a long while for this one to come out. I had such a fantastic time illustrating Amy Hest's sweet story. And really, there is nothing I like to draw more than dogs,..." more
Friday, November 30, 2012 7:16:53 PM
Lauren Castillo wrote a blog post titled The Reader gets an "A"!:
Lauren said, "Entertainment Weekly reviewed THE READER, and they give it an "A". Thanks so much to EW editor Abby West for such a lovely write-up!!"
Wednesday, March 25, 2015 11:30:06 AM
Lauren Castillo wrote a blog post titled "Everyone Can Fly" Exhibition at the SAM:
Lauren said, "I am thrilled to be a part of the lovely group exhibition Everyone Can Fly at the Susquehanna Art Museum in Harrisburg, PA. The show opened on March 20th, and will be up through the end of May. If you find yourself in the Harrisburg area I hope..." more