More Owls!

September 10, 2007

We mentioned this previously, but it bears repeating: we’re responsible, in part, for the recent explosion of owl illustrations across the internet. The college will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2009, and the Children’s Literature Festival has set a goal to have 100 owls drawn by published children’s literature artists for that special occasion.

And the contributions are popping up all over the web. So let’s welcome a couple new contributions to the project.

Jarrett J. Krosoczka admits procrastinating, but we feel it was worth the wait. Jarret’s owl is wise, sedate, and maybe a trifle supercilious. You can see it here.

Sarah Dilliard’s contribution is equal parts magical and whimsical. I can’t quite figure out if the owl depicted is the world’s greatest altruist, or if “Owl Air” is perhaps the wrong airline for today’s traveling mouse. You can decide for yourself here.

Anna Alter’s owl ranks as the most prepared for winter, with a book on snow, and some serious winter-wear. Jeff Newman’s owl is beautiful piece, Matt Phelan’s is joyous, and Elizabeth Dulemba’s owl cuts an impresive aristocratic figure.

And if that whetted your appetite for more owls (and more on Children’s Lit) you have no choice, then: you’ll just have to join us for the Children’s Literature Festival at Keene State College on October 27, 2007. We’ll have an impressive array of featured speakers, numerous sessions and events, and of course, a tour of the wonderful Festival Collection of children’s illustration, which consists of hundreds of original pieces of art, both famous and esoteric, by over 95 different prominent illustrators.

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