Oblong Books Presents "The Art of the Board Book" with Author Jon Klassen at Morton Memorial Library

Join award-winning author/illustrator Jon Klassen for "The Art of the Board Book," a grown-up discussion about the youngest readers, celebrating the upcoming release of three new original board books in a beautiful box set: the "Your Places" three-book box set ("Your Farm," "Your Forest," and "Your Island"). Klassen will be in conversation with Brendan Wenzel.

With a minimal tableau of familiar objects and a gentle rhythm suited for reading aloud, a farm, a forest, and an island are assembled with all their items, ending with bedtime as the sun goes down. These are places for a young child to have whenever they want to go there. This trio of board books, focusing on safe spaces, comfort, and imagination, signals new ground for Jon Klassen, even as peculiar touches of whimsy stamp them as iconically his.

Each ticket includes the "Your Places" three-book box set (special early release!), and a beautiful poster from Jon Klassen.

Click here to purchase tickets.