THE ART AND ILLUSTRATION OF JOHN PARRA

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1/10/20

By John Parra / January 10, 2020 / Comments Off on 1/10/20

In conjunction with The Brooklyn Public Library, I’m proud to announce my NEW art exhibition ¡Mil Gracias!: The Art and Illustration of John Parra, starting Sat. Jan. 11th through Apr. 13th at The Bklyn Central Library/Youth Wing:, The exhibit features over forty select original works from my picture book career, celebrating stories, important heroes, and Latino culture. Location: 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY.

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12/27/19

By John Parra / December 27, 2019 / Comments Off on 12/27/19

Wishing you all the joy, hope and wonder of the holidays!

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10/18/19

By John Parra / October 18, 2019 / Comments Off on 10/18/19

Wonderful to be heading to take part of The Highlights Foundation amazing weekend workshop of drawing and storytelling with this all-star cast: James Ransome, Anna Raff, Jerry Pinkney, Lucy Cummins, and me…John Parra. 

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10/3/19

By John Parra / October 3, 2019 / Comments Off on 10/3/19

It’s been an amazing past few days starting with the Eric Carle Honors, a trip to the MET, hanging out with family, Pizza at Grimaldi’s in Brooklyn, seeing Hamilton on Broadway, author/artist panel at Books Of Wonder, passing Robert De Niro on the street, and finally the Global Citizens concert in Central Park with Queen, Alicia Keys, HER, and more. So grateful!

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9/15/19

By John Parra / September 14, 2019 / Comments Off on 9/15/19

What a great interview with author Miranda Paul discussing our new picture book: Little Libraries, Big Heroes. at the Children’s Book Podcast, hosted by the always awesome Matthew Winner.

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9/13/19

By John Parra / September 12, 2019 / Comments Off on 9/13/19

Big THANKS to Librarian’s Quest for such a fun and detailed look at: Little Libraries, Big Heroes. Both Miranda Paul (author) and I contributed to the interview with some Q&As.

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9/7/19

By John Parra / September 5, 2019 / Comments Off on 9/7/19

Hi everyone! I will be in New Jersey Saturday, Sept. 14th, reading and signing books at the Princeton Children’s Book Festival, from 10:30a-4p. This year I had the honor to create the festival’s poster image inspired by my recently illustrated book, Little Libraries, Big Heroes. The festival has an amazing list of 70+ authors and illustrators with books and family fun for all. For more details click here.

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9/4/19

By John Parra / September 5, 2019 / Comments Off on 9/4/19

Happy book birthday to: Little Libraries, Big Heroes! Order you copy now at: Amazon or Indiebound.

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9/3/19

By John Parra / September 3, 2019 / Comments Off on 9/3/19

In preparation for the release of: Little Libraries, Big Heroes, Sept 3, I had the pleasure to set up a NYC window display at Books Of Wonder with its own #LittleFreeLibrary

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8/29/19

By John Parra / August 30, 2019 / Comments Off on 8/29/19

I’m honored to be part of this year’s Carle Honors Art Auction benefit. You can bid now on a John Parra original: FRIDA PAINTS IN BED (acrylic on illustration board) used in the award-winning picture book: FRIDA KAHLO AND HER ANIMALITOS (2017) (written by Monica Brown).  The auction features original works of art donated by some of the industry’s most celebrated picture book artists. Bidding opens online on Friday, August 30 and can be placed online in advance of the event, or in-real time at the Carle Honors onsite that night or via absentee bid, ending Thursday, September 26 at 9:00 sharp. All proceeds go to The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. Bid now or donate to support. www.carlemuseum.org/carlehonors2019

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