History
The Original Art Show, a prestigious judged exhibition of exceptional children’s book artwork at the Society of Illustrators is celebrating what birthday in 2024.
What is it’s 44th birthday?
This beloved book by Maurice Sendak features a young boy named Max who goes to bed without dinner.
What is WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE?
This book, illustrated by Ezra Jack Keats, features a little boy named Peter who wears a red snowsuit. It was the winner of the Caldecott Medal in 1963.
What is THE SNOWY DAY
This imprint of Penguin Random House features a boat on its logo.
What is Viking?
This beloved artist was the primary illustrator of the US editions of the Harry Potter series.
Who is Mary GrandPré
This picture book was co-written by beloved picture book author, Amy Kraus Rosenthal and her daughter, just before Amy’s death. Double points if you can name her daughter, and the illustrator.
What is DEAR GIRL? Who is Paris Rosenthal? Who is Holly Hatam?
The CAT Agency’s wonderful Intern is a Senior at this university.
What is Syracuse?
The Caldecott is named after this illustrator.
Who is Randolph Caldecott?
This book, by Roald Dahl, features a little girl who discovers her telekinetic powers.
What is MATILDA?
These two picture books earned author-illustrator Sophie Blackall the Caldecott Medal.
What are FINDING WINNIE and THE LIGHTHOUSE?
This famed Editor, who is responsible for bringing Harry Potter to the US market is now the publisher at an NYC-based publishing house.
Who is Arthur Levine?
This woman is considered the “most famous illustrator”, and was especially adept at drawing rabbits
Who is Beatrix Potter?
This legendary duo is responsible for the Bad, the Good, the Big, the Cool, the Smart, and more…
Who are Jory John and Pete Oswald?
These two dogs hold down the fort at CAT Headquarters.
Who are Leia and Carl?
This publisher has an award named after them and is credited with publishing the first books intended for children’s reading levels and interests.
Who is John Newbery?
This Shel Silverstein book, with an iconic bright green cover, tells of self-sacrifice throughout every stage of life.
What is THE GIVING TREE?
This 1961 Newbury Honor winner largely takes place at a subway stop at a prominent New York City landmark.
What is A CRICKET IN TIMES SQUARE?
Publisher Christy Ottaviano housed her imprint, Christy Ottaviano Books, at Holt/Macmillan for 12 years before recently moving it to this publishing house
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
In the 20th Century, this English artist popularized the genre of children’s illustration with works like “The Very Hungry Caterpillar”
Who is Eric Carle
This spitfire of an author has published 414 books to date, and she’s still writing.
Who is Jane Yolen?
This Agent regularly attends Circus School.
Who is Aliza Hoover?
This book was the first published book published under the name Dr. Seuss.
What is AND TO THINK THAT I SAW IT ON MULBERRY STREET?
These are the four March sisters from LITTLE WOMEN, written by Louisa May Alcott.
Who are Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy?
This picture book won the Caldecott Medal in 2023.
What is HOT DOG?
This beloved Editor/Publisher is credited with discovering famed titles such as FANCY NANCY and PETE THE CAT while working at HarperCollins now heads an imprint named Flamingo Books at PRH.
Who is Margaret Anastas?
This author-illustrator collaborated with Megan Mcdonald to illustrate the Judy Moody series
Who is Peter H. Reynolds?
This bestselling author wrote Because of Winn Dixie, the Tale of Despereaux, and the Mercy Watson series.
Who is Kate DiCamillo?
CATs have come from far and wide to be here. This person traveled the farthest. Bonus if you know where they traveled from.
Who is Romina Galotta from Italy?
This American artist created iconic illustrations for the first edition of “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” in 1876.
Who is Norman Rockwell?
Once upon a time, someone told my mother that this beloved bedtime book, featuring a mouse on every page, would “never be bought in today’s market”.
What is GOODNIGHT MOON?
This non-fantasy middle-grade series has had the longest run on the New York Times Bestselling List
What is THE DIARY OF A WIMPY KID series
This powerhouse publisher houses her imprint in her name at Penguin Young Readers
Who is Nancy Paulsen?
This prolific illustrator did over 500 books, including 18 in collaboration with Roald Dahl
Who is Quentin Blake?
David Johnson Leisk wrote Herald and the Purple Crayon under this pseudonym
Who is Crockett Johnson?
The ‘C.A.T’ of The CAT Agency are initials honoring the full name of this OG Agent.
Who is Christina Ann Tugeau?