Author Mac Barnett signs a book for an event attendee.
The Park County Library in Cody, Wyoming, recently hosted award-winning children’s book author Mac Barnett, who is currently touring as the ninth National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature with his initiative, Behold, the Picture Book! Let’s Celebrate Stories We Can Feel, Hear, and See.
Students welcomed the author to their community with a yarn bombing inspired by Mac Barnett’s book, Extra Yarn.
During his visit on September 21, Mac presented to elementary students in two groups at Cody High School and spoke to educators at a special session at the Library Cafe. The Park County Library in Cody hosted an evening program, which included a book-signing.
“It was just so perfect,” said Park County Library Children’s Service Director Holly Baker. “Being selected was such a huge deal for us!”
Mac Barnett presented to Cody elementary schools.
Patrons welcomed Mac Barnett by yarn-bombing their library’s fence.