Book Festival: Jay Cooper
Location: Children's Area
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Jay Cooper, author and illustrator of over 25 books for kids, will guide children through how he creates his books in this humor and fun-filled presentation. Be ready to share in his imaginative process by creating a drawing together!
Biography:
Jay Cooper is the illustrator and writer of over 25 books for kids young and old, including the New York Times best-selling graphic novel The Last Comics On Earth and national best-seller Your Guide To Not Getting Murdered In A Quaint English Village. Jay takes silly books very seriously—he believes that reading for pure enjoyment leads to a lifetime of literacy. Jay is also a Clio award-winning creative director of theatrical advertising, and has crafted art and advertising for more than 150 Broadway shows. Born and raised in Delaware, Jay now resides with his wife and children in Maplewood, New Jersey.
Jay in the News:
- CanvasRebel: "Meet Jay Cooper" (2023) by CanvasRebel Staff
- The Illustration Department: "Jay Cooper and Jim Hooper" (2023) by Giuseppe Castellano
- Penguin Middle School: "The Last Kids on Earth: Meet Illustrator Jay Cooper" (2021) by Penguin Random House
Learn more about the speakers & performers at this year's Book Festival.
