Congratulations, MIKE!

By Kristyn Crow -

I just learned that MIKE LESTER won the National Cartoonists Society Award for Book Illustration for COOL DADDY RAT! BRAVO! BRAVO!


Read about it here:


http://romenews-tribune.com/pages/full_story?article-Lester%20wins%20National%20Cartoonists%20Society%20award%20=&page_label=home&id=2616228-Lester+wins+National+Cartoonists+Society+award&widget=push&instance=home_news&open

Congratulations, Mike! I am honored to have had access to your amazing talent. Thank you so much for all of your hard work and dedication on this book!

Comments

Unknown said…
Krisyn, I was one of the parents at Crescent Elementary this morning. You are truely Awesome. I loved all of your books and I am excited for more. Thank you so much for helping to inspire the youth.
June 1, 2009 at 3:24 PM
Kristyn Crow said…
Jane,

What a kind note! Thanks so much for taking the time to write to me. I really enjoyed my visit to Crescent Elementary and the kids were just fabulous!

Kristyn
June 2, 2009 at 4:14 PM
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