1. Philip SteadBy: Elyse Nutt &Courtney Vasold

2. Artist Author & Illustrator Publishes most of his own books Erin, his wife, also illustrator Lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan 3. Debut book Steads debut book Creative & silly responses from Man Jack Published in September 2009 4. A story of friendship & loyalty 2011 Bank Street -Best Childrens Book of the Year 2011 Caldecott Medal winner Published in May of 2010 5. A story of friends Vernon & Bird A Kirkus Reviews BestChildrens Book of 2012 A Publishers Weekly BestChildrens Book of 2012 Published in June 2012 6. Friends help Bear tell his story A Kirkus Reviews BestChildrens Book of 2012 An Amazon Best Book of 2012 Indie Next Pick, Fall 2012 Published in September 2012 7. Jonathon loses hisbest friend, Frederick An adventurousanimal crew Published June 2011 8. BOOK TRAILER 9. Author/Illustrator webpage: http://philipstead.com/ Primary Source of Focus Books:http://us.macmillan.com/author/philipcstead Award Information:http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/caldecottmedal/caldecottmedal http://qa.bookish.com/authors/philip-c-stead/2ca6779c-7e31-46bd-8a16-9549a210a285