Meet & Greet: John Coy and Chris Park for So Cold!

Name: Meet & Greet: John Coy and Chris Park for So Cold!
Start: 2024-12-15T11:00:00-06:00
End: 2024-12-15T13:00:00-06:00
Location: 318 North Central Ave, Duluth, MN

Schedule

Sun Dec 15 2024 at 11:00 am to 01:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

318 North Central Ave, Duluth, MN | Duluth, MN

You are invited to meet children’s author John Coy and illustrator Chris Park on Sunday, December 15th, 11-1 pm. John and Chris will be signing their brand-new book, So Cold! This is a perfect winter book about a father and son who practice science experiments using household objects outside on a cold, snowy day!

When the temperature drops far below freezing, many people plan to stay warm and cozy inside. But when it’s “so cold” that everyday things behave in unusual ways, it is worth the effort to get outside and play! In this vibrantly illustrated children's story, a boy and his father dress in layer after layer before braving the cold, and the youngster declares: “Call me Freezeman!” Together the two experiment: What happens when boiling water is flung into the air? Or when maple syrup is poured on clean snow? Can you use a frozen banana as a hammer? These and other discoveries await explorers bold enough to venture out on a bright and chilly day. An author’s note explains the science behind the various experiments, leaving just one question: with all these amazing activities to undertake with your favorite adult when it’s “so cold,” why would anyone prefer to stay inside?

John Coy is the author of numerous books for children and teens, including The Secret of Fall, My Mighty Journey: A Waterfall's Story, and the collaborative project Where We Come From. He has received many honors for his work, including a Marion Vannett Ridgway Award, a Charlotte Zolotow Award, and the Kerlan Award in recognition of singular attainments in the creation of children's literature. John lives in Minneapolis near the Mississippi River and is fascinated by what's possible when it's so cold.

Chris Park coauthored and illustrated his debut picture book, Little Sock, and its sequel, Little Sock Makes a Friend, and recently illustrated Touch the Sky and Hey Now, Little Man. Chris lives in Minnesota and loves spending time being a goofy dad with his two boys. He can be found skateboarding around the neighborhood during the day or going for peaceful walks in the middle of the night.