The Concord Free Public Library Corporation presents
Lincoln Peirce
Lincoln Peirce (pronounced “purse”) is an American cartoonist and animator, best known as the creator of the successful Big Nate comic strip since 1991 and as the author/illustrator of a series of Big Nate books for young readers. His books regularly appear on the New York Times bestseller list and have been published in 33 different languages with over 20 million copies sold. In 2022, an animated television series based on his books and comics was launched. But, the most important factor in his selection for the Riedel Award is the way he connects with young readers and inspires them to read.
The Leslie Riedel Award for Excellence in Children’s Literature
Lincoln Peirce
Sunday, October 27
3:00 PM
Goodwin Forum
Concord Free Public Library
129 Main St.
Cartoonist Lincoln Peirce will be honored with the 12th annual Leslie Riedel Award for Excellence in Children’s Literature for his impressive body of literary work for young people. The Riedel Lecture Series was created in memory of Leslie Riedel by her family and friends so that young people could meet some of their favorite authors. Past speakers of the series include children's authors/illustrators David Macaulay, Chris Van Allsburg, Jerry Pinkney, Lois Lowry, Tomie dePaola, Grace Lin, Katherine Paterson, Kate DiCamillo, Robert Sabuda, Rajani LaRocca and Chris Van Dusen.
“Big Nate is good, clean fun with a subversive side that makes it genuinely appealing to kids.”
“In Peirce’s latest comics-novel hybrid, humor abounds throughout the interplay of text, speech-bubble dialogue, and black-and-white illustrations....But Peirce also adds emotional depth to Max’s struggle with a very relatable anxiety: she wrestles with doubts about her skills (“What if I’m a lousy knight?”).”
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