THE ART AND ILLUSTRATION OF JOHN PARRA
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Thrilled to be exhibiting the complete and original art from my book, GROWING AN ARTIST, on display at the Fresno Art Museum in California’s central valley, beginning this weekend July 29, 2023, going to June 2024. The show will run alongside amazing exhibits by beloved children’s book creator, Maurice Sendak, and the wonderful Disney artist and animator, Mary Blair. Opening Reception is this Friday, July 28th, 2023, 5- 8 pmÂ
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BIG Congratulations to this year’s contestants and winners of the #nationalspanishspellingbee! How fun to see EL ESPAÑOL ES LA LENGUA DE MI FAMILIA by author michael genhart and poster art by john parra art as part of this wonderful event!Â
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New book cover reveal!! It’s an honor to share my upcoming book, SPANISH IS THE LANGUAGE OF MY FAMILY, written by the wonderful & talented Michael Genhart, published by Neal Porter at Holiday House Books for Young People, releasing July 11 & available both in English and Spanish for pre-order. https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/722022/spanish-is-the-language-of-my-family-by-michael-genhart-illustrated-by-john-parra/
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I know this is super early…but…I am so excited to finally share my John Parra Holiday Wondershop Line with Target stores. There are artist designed gift boxes, holiday bags, greeting cards, tree ornament, and gift wraps. You can order online now and/or collect them in stores this November/December!
Gift Boxes: https://tinyurl.com/yc7vtkbb
Holiday Bags: https://tinyurl.com/55cz86wf
Greeting Cards: https://tinyurl.com/yc5nu5tz
Tree Ornament: https://tinyurl.com/yc4dk2ph
Gift Wraps: https://tinyurl.com/yckstw5k
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Thrilled to receive a Starred Review from Kirkus for my upcoming author-illustrator debut, GROWING AN ARTIST: The Story of a Landscaper and His Son, picture book. https://www.kirkusreviews.com/…/john…/growing-an-artist/
Coming May 3rd from Simon and Schuster. Preorder at: https://www.simonandschuster.com/…/John…/9781534469273SimonKIDSSimon & SchusterKirkus Reviews
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A holiday gift, unwrapping F&Gs for my forthcoming book: GROWING AN ARTIST: The Story of a Landscaper and His Son. Written and Illustrated by: John Parra, Publisher: Simon & Schuster, Coming: May 2022
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Today I am thrilled to share the cover reveal for my upcoming book: GROWING AN ARTIST: The Story of a Landscaper and His Son, along with a wonderful interview in Publisher’s Weekly written by Patricia J. Murphy. GROWING AN ARTIST marks my first as both author & illustrator, in a story that celebrates the bond between a father and son and the profound link between nature and art. Coming May 2022.
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We are NOT the MET Illustration Auction
Today is the final day to bid on many wonderful original art pieces, created by top children’s book illustrators, including: Sophie Blackall, Mike Curato, Nick Bruel, Corinna Luyken, Jay Cooper, Lulu Delacre, Raul Gonzalez, and more. It is an honored to have been included with my work titled: Calaveras Couple / Dia de Muertos. All proceeds go to: We are NOT the MET illustration auction to benefit the Virginia Children’s Book Festival. Last bid ends at 10pm tonight! https://bit.ly/36Gmb7m
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MTA ART CARD 2021
If you find yourself riding the rails of the NYC Subway you might spot a few NEW MTA Artcards. The MTA Arts & Design annually commissions three artists to create these elongated posters to showcase in subway lines for an entire year.I am happy to share with you “Birdhouse Subways” as one of this year’s prints. The image captures New York’s style, quirkiness, energy, and fun, from a bird’s eye view. These feathered friends move about the city to the tune of their own birdsong, making themselves at home in and around the subway. Look for fellow Artcard artists: Vanessa Brantley-Newton and Cleonique Hilsaca, and their awesome artwork. Artcard prints available at the New York Transit Museum Store.
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Hello young artists and young artists at heart. Join me and New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art #MetKids as we examine Making Portraits Personal, profiling the work behind my illustrated and award-winning children’s picture book, Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos, by author Monica Brown. Create your own self-portrait inspired art and send it to metkids@metmuseum.org for a chance to be featured on the Met Museum site. Happy drawing!
