Neil Gaiman tells us about his children's books

I don't know how long it has been there, but while I was sick at home and missing everyone here I found an interview with Neil Gaiman done by his daughter Maddy.

This interview blew me away. Yes, it is interesting to hear the background behind several of his stories that we know and love. But just listen to his voice! Every nuance of tone conveys his love and delight for his child. Don't miss it.

Pittsburgh Arts and Lectures, please, PLEASE bring Neil Gaiman to town! For Black, White and Read All Over, or Drue Heinz Lecture series or something - Just get him to Pittsburgh!

Maybe they need some loving words of encouragment from you, their patrons.

It's Paul "Ogre" Zelinsky!

Here he is reading you a poem from Awful Ogre's Awful Day by Jack Prelutsky.

More hot dog related content.... I wonder why all these children's authors love hot dogs?

Mark your calendars: Dec 1st is Paul O. Zelinsky!

Caldecott Medal-winning Paul O. Zelinsky is coming! He'll be here on December 1st for Black, White, and Read All Over.

Fingers crossed that our friends at Pittsburgh Arts and Lectures will have more tickets for us to give away!

It's a GIANT stained glass ornament!

Miss Patte is working on a GIANT ornament! It's going to go onto one of the huge decorated trees that will be part of the Carnegie Museum of Art Holiday Display. Every year the library decorates one tree in the Musuem's Hall of Architecture. You can come and see some of your favorite stories up there on a tree! This scene shows St. George and the Dragon. It's done in stained glass in honor of Pittsburgh Celebrates Glass 2007.

It's made of plexiglass, stained glass paint, and the blue background is actually just tissue paper and watered down white glue. Miss Patte said to make sure to tell you all how to do it because now you can make one at home! If you do, I sure hope you'll show it to us!

Mo Willems has a message for you! But just the kids! Grownups, hide your eyes! No peeking!

Heh. He's sideways. Miss Constance is still learning about taking video :D

We met Mo Willems! And he took a picture with us!!! Waaahhhh!!!

Yes, we were super excited! We love to see authors and sometimes we even get to introduce them. This time Miss Kathy got the honor!

Ticket Giveaways for Mo Willems this Saturday Morning!

We still have 3 pairs of tickets to give away for Saturday's lecture by Mo Willems! He's written lots of books for children, most notably Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! and Knuffle Bunny. I was also excited to learn that he is an Emmy winning writer for Sesame Street!

His appearance is part of the Pittsburgh Arts and Lectures series for children called Black, White, and Read All Over.

If you would like tickets, we're giving them away on a first come, first served basis. Give us a call at 412-622-3122 and we'll put your name on the envelope and you can pick them up at the Children's Department before the 10:30 program begins at the Lecture Hall located off of Schenley Drive. The Lecture Hall will not be accessible from the library.

The brand new Dinosaurs in their Time exhibit is opening on Saturday (for members only until 21st November) and the parking lot and street parking will be packed. The museum will be open from 6am to 12midnight. You will probably want to come plenty early and take public transportation or walk if you can! Additional parking information is available on the Museum website.