Our shop showcases children's book illustrators' art on a wide range of items, available with three messages: READ.KNOW.GROW., STRONG LIBRARIES BUILD LIFELONG LEARNERS, and STRONG SCHOOL LIBRARIES BUILD STRONG STUDENTS. The California School Library Foundation thanks Patrick Nelson and the artists who advocate for strong libraries.
Holidays, Birthday, Thank-Yous, "READ" & Special Celebrate special times with very special gifts for book and library lovers. |
Aliki - Library Cat Library cat says Read. Know. Grow. Aliki has written and illustrated many books. fiction and nonfiction, loved by readers worldwide. |
Caroline Arnold - Panda Caroline Arnold's big, beautiful Panda offers words to ponder. Caroline has written more than 140 books for children, inspired by her love of nature and her travels. |
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David Biedrzycki -Dragon Reading Childrens book author and illustrator David Biedrzycki supports strong libraries. |
Sophie Blackall - Library Storytime Sophie Blackall, illustrator of the Ivy & Bean books, supports libraries. |
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Joe Cepeda - Night Reading Adventure Joe Cepeda has done illustrations for magazines as well as for children's books. |
Mary Ann Fraser - IQ Mouse and Pet Store Mary Ann Fraser is the author and/or illustrator of over sixty books for children in fiction and non-fiction, from preschool to middle grade. |
Marla Frazee - Magical Reading Tree "There isn't any guessing when it comes to how much, or if, children like a given book. If a book bores them, they will get up and find something else to do." - Marla Frazee. |
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Sarajo Frieden - Reading Tree: READ.KNOW.GROW. Beautiful Book Art by Sarajo Frieden in support of libraries. |
Steve Gray - Cows Moonlight cow and other fun cow illustrations are by Steve Gray in support of libraries. Steve's cartoon characters have been seen in digital media, broadcast, and print publication. |
Akemi Gutierrez - Dragon Childrens book illustrator and author Akemi Gutierrez is a generous supporter of strong libraries |
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Nancy Hayashi - Bunny Bungalow Nancy Hayashi designed the Bunny Bungalow illustration. Nancy grew up in Bucyrus, Ohio, where every week she would check out as many books as she could carry from her local library. She still checks |
Naomi Howland - Measure: Read.Know.Grow. Naomi Howland donated the boy measuring on books illustration. Her most recent book, “Princess Says Goodnight,” is illustrated by the Caldecott Winner David Small. |
Kazu Kibuishi - Reading Rabbit American graphic novel author and illustrator Kazu Kibuishi is best known for being the creator and editor of the comic anthology Flight. |
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Tom Lichtenheld - Duck Rabbit Tom Lichtenheld donated an illustration from the book “Duck! Rabbit!” which was a New York Times Bestseller. |
Bob Logan - Sea Captain Bob Logan created the sea captain with "Read.Know.Grow." in support of libraries. His newest book is called “ Sea of Bath ” |
Marissa Moss - Girls know: READ.KNOW.GROW. Marissa Moss' series “Amelia’s Notebook” is widely popular for middle school kids. |
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Lark Pien - Cat & Kitten Lark Pien published her first traditional Children’s book with Candlewick in 2010 but she is most well known for her collaboration on Gene Yang’s Printz award winning book “American Born Chinese.” |
Brian Selznick - Banner Brian Selznick has illustrated many books for children, including Frindle by Andrew Clements, The Doll People by Ann Martin and Laura Godwin, Amelia and Eleanor Go for a Ride by Pam Muñoz Ryan. |
David Shannon - No, David! David Shannon is an award-winning author and illustrator of many highly praised books for children. "No, David" is a Caldecott Honor book. |
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Michael Slack - Blue Guys Michael Slack offered this blue boys imagination illustration, "Read. Know. Grow." His recent book, Monkey Truck, is adorably hilarious. |
Marianne Wallace - Sunflowers & Books Marianne Wallace is a writer and illustrator of children's middle grade non-fiction nature books. |
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Steven Weinberg - Spaceheadz Spaceheadz Read.Know.Grow. Illustrator Steven Weinberg collaborated with Jon Scieszka for his newest series, Spaceheadz. |
Gene Luen Yang - Monkey King American Born Chinese graphic novel is a hit with teens. Gene Luen Yang is the award winning Author-illustrator/teacher of several comic books under the name of Humble Comics. |
@ Your Library Student Poster Contest Award Winner Illustrations by annual award winners of the CSLA "@YourLibrary" student poster contest. |
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Read.Know.Grow. Graphic Designs Graphic design shows mix of kids, books, and technology. Libraries have it all! |
Big Eye Reader characters (20+) See them all What are you Reading? Great question. Wonderful way to start a conversation. |
Digital Citizen Are you a Digital Citizen? School teacher librarians teach fellow teachers and students eCitizenship in class and through online courses such as the California School Library Association tutorial. |
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California Campaign for Strong School Libraries JOIN the California Campaign for Strong School Libraries at http://librarycampaign.csla.net to advocate for strong school libraries and implement the Model School Library Standards. |
California School Library Association The California School Library Association advocates, educates, and collaborates to ensure that all California students and educators are effective users of ideas and information. |
