We’ve been quiet for a while, but that’s because big things are brewing! As Jack concentrates on his adult fiction (with short stories recently published in The New Quarterly, The Humber Review, and The Malahat Review), Holman has decided to go solo in the kidlit world! He’s thrilled to announce that he just agreed to a two-book picture book deal… Read more →
It’s time to get crafty — just in time for Valentine’s Day! If you want a new needle-felting project, or if you’ve never tried needle-felting before, check out our step-by-step guide to making your own felted heart. There’s a bonus idea at the end, too! Click on the images below to enlarge them, or download the high-resolution PDF with the… Read more →
Holman had the pleasure of returning to Queen Mary Elementary in Vancouver for another Artist-in-Residence stint in January 2017. This, time Holman worked with students on “value spheres” — multi-layered wool balls that would represent the core values of each student. The process began with rolling wool tightly and then dipping the ball into warm, soapy water. Then the work… Read more →
This year, may you find your own Yellow Brick Road! Read more →
A princess on screen, and in life — a tough, funny, one-of-a-kind role model for women and girls everywhere. It was an absolute honor to pay homage to you in our work. Rest in peace, Carrie. And may the Force be with you. Read more →
“Celebrate, you must!” All the best to you and yours this holiday season! ~ Jack and Holman Read more →
Presidential Debates, eat your heart out! We are thrilled that the Department of Fine Arts, Design, Art History at Hofstra University in Hampstead, New York is hosting an exhibition of our work entitled Deeply Felt: The Art of Cozy Classics and Star Wars Epic Yarns. The exhibition is being held at the Rosenberg Gallery in Calkins Hall, November 21-February 14,… Read more →
October started off with a bang as Holman headed down to Tacoma, Washington for the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association‘s fall tradeshow. He signed books for excited booksellers at the Sweet & Greet event on October 1 along with other select Pacific Northwest authors and illustrators. Holman was able to catch up with friends Kate Berube, Karen Lewis and Michael Schafbuch,… Read more →
Today is the beginning of a new school year… and the beginning of another season of Cozy Classics releases! Our brand new title, Cozy Classics: The Nutcracker, goes on sale today! As well, we are releasing three titles with Chronicle Books with brand new covers! Why wait? Start your Christmas shopping early with the links below! [ezcol_1quarter] [/ezcol_1quarter] [ezcol_1quarter] [/ezcol_1quarter]… Read more →
Holman was thrilled to be on The Candy Palmater Show on CBC Radio today! He talked about Cozy Classics, reading, and his daughter’s new favorite picture book. Check out the audio and the CBC blog post here! Why breaking bedtime rules might get kids excited about books: https://t.co/Kthmiq1tIq &more tips from @CozyClassics pic.twitter.com/3QclaG8ZJt — Candy Palmater Show (@cbccandy) August 18,… Read more →