Monday, September 15, 2008

Kyle Baker and Mo Willems at the Brooklyn Book Festival

On Sunday I braved the steamy heat of Brooklyn, heartland of the tri-state quinto-borough area to hop on the F train down to the Brooklyn Book Festival, aptly named as it's a festival of books and it's right in the heart of downtown Brooklyn. There was lots to see and do (and buy!) there, with talks and interviews and entertainment on several stages at once, and dozens and dozens of small press and bookstore booksellers had tables to hawk their fine wares. I brought my Hello Kitty change purse with me and wanted to pick up nearly everything I saw! That's the way I roll: I'm a conspicuous consumer.


It was a busy show...
Where shall I go next?



...and I had to be careful not be trampled underfoot by all these book-lovin' folks!
Busy busy Book Festival



But luckily I stayed out of the way by doing some shopping for books...
I want all these books! (Please.)



...and merchandise...
Posin' by the booths



..and watching authors read and answer questions.
Watchin' authors on stage



There were fun activities for everyone!
YAYYYYYYYY! FREE little bull activities! Sponsored by Target.



Did I mention there were books to buy?
Oh please buy me this book please please please



It was a beautiful day to be out and about!
The blue blue sky of Brooklyn



My favorite part was seeing Kyle Baker and Mo Willems talking live on stage, interviewed by Brian Heater from The Daily Crosshatch!
Watchin' Kyle Baker & Mo Willems



Kyle 'n' Mo were funny and informative and energetic, even though it was close to melting temperature in the hot midday sun!
Rappin' with Kyle 'n' Mo



Here's Kyle 'n' Mo rappin' about creator-owned work and work for hire:



...on working in animation:



...on listening (or not!) to feedback and your critics:



"Comics aren't just for kids anymore!":



Afterwards, I was lucky enough to meet both Mo and Kyle! Hi, guys!
Mo Willems, me, and Kyle Baker



And then I appeared live on stage as well! This is only the first step to my stardom in the book industry, I just know it!
Bully, Live on stage at the Brooklyn Book Festival!



As a treat, afterwards we went to Junior's in Brooklyn, home of the famous cheesecake (the dessert, not the waitresses)!
Meet me at Junior's for some cheesecake!



Junior's has everything you'd ever wanna eat, plus free pickles! Leave room for cheesecake, of course!
A brisket sammich, please. Then, some cheesecake!



A day full of books, Kyle Baker and Mo Willems, and cheesecake? The best day ever.


3 comments:

Chris Sims said...

I have never been starstruck meeting a creator like I was meeting Kyle Baker. That guy's awesome.

SallyP said...

Books AND cheesecake? Heaven.

SJ said...

Aww, shucks. Sorry I missed you at the book fair, Bully.