From start to finish, see the unique way Gijsbert (illustrator of many books including “The Legend of Sleeping Bear” and “The Legend of Mackinaw Island”) creates a picture book. Hear how he works with real people and animals as his models for his books…and the many challenges that entails. Enjoy “behind the scene” stories that add love and humor to his final creations.

Meet in the Hazel B. Hayes Auditorium. Recommended for children in Kindergarten and older.