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Mac Barnett

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kids' book author The U.S. National Ambassador for Young People's Literature

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Hello from your new National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature! I believe wholeheartedly in the boundless possibilities of children’s books—and the brilliance of the kids who read them. Many thanks to the Library of Congress and Every Child a Reader for appointing me to this role. I’m proud to follow previous ambassadors Jon Scieszka, Katherine Paterson, Walter Dean Myers, Kate DiCamillo, Gene Luen Yang, Jacqueline Woodson, Jason Reynolds, and Meg Medina. And I’m especially grateful to all the kids who have read my books, and the librarians, teachers, booksellers, parents, caregivers, and camp counselors who’ve shared them. I’m excited to get to work, especially because now I have diplomatic immunity and can’t get parking tickets, or at least that’s what @jon_scieszka told me. photo: @donetodeathprojects red-white-and-blue design: my oldest friend and racquetball enemy @shawnharri5 @librarycongress @everychildareader @childrensbookcouncil @candlewickpress 03 Feb 2025

@jonklassen and I started a newsletter about picture books. You can subscribe at lookingatpicturebooks.substack.com. 03 Oct 2024

MAKE BELIEVE is a book for adults about books for children. It’s a celebration, an argument, and an exhortation to make great art for kids. My friend Carson Ellis (@carsonellis) illustrated the cover, which I’m very excited to share with you today. MAKE BELIEVE: ON TELLING STORIES TO CHILDREN is out May 5th, 2026. You can preorder at the link in my bio. 06 Nov 2025

“I wanted to make the ideal reading copy. Something that would be a pleasure to read to a child, and a pleasure for that child to hold and leaf through themselves.” During his time at the Eames Institute’s Ranch Studios, children’s writer @macbarnett stepped into the role of publisher, preparing a new edition of Wanda Gág’s Millions of Cats. From its hand-lettered text to its paper and binding, he explored what goes into making a picture book that’s a pleasure to read, hold, and return to. Discover more about Mac’s fall 2026 residency at the link in bio. Stay tuned for more Ranch Studios Spotlights in the lead up to our 2026 exhibition, Crafting Curiosity, opening at the @petaluma.arts.center on January 14, 2027. Story by @shonquis 12 Nov 2026

TOM NANCY OUT NOW a new picture book by @xfang_studio and me bing 🛎️ 22 Sep 2026

Mac Barnett & Shawn Harris are coming to Cape & Cowl Con! These two awesome dudes create the BEST children’s books EVER! It’s a total joy to have them hanging out with us at this year’s C&C Con! The fourth annual Cape & Cowl Con is on SUNDAY, AUGUST 30th from 11AM to 6 PM at @factionbrewing in Alameda! Our convention is FREE TO ATTEND and ALL AGES! Everyone is welcome, so tell EVERYONE! 03 Aug 2026

This Thursday! Tix at link in bio. Hope to see you there 03 Aug 2026

Announcing the preorder campaign for Tom Nancy with a stupendous LENTICULAR print!⁠ ⁠ Just as easy as swapping brains:⁠ Preorder Tom Nancy.⁠ Visit the link in bio to fill out the form.⁠ Wait for your copy of Tom Nancy to arrive. The lenticular print will follow after. 22 Jul 2026

Make Believe: On Telling Stories for Children, a book for adults about books for kids, is out today. @carsonellis made the beautiful cover. @jonklassen drew the beautiful Venn diagram. 05 May 2026

The Make Believe Book Tour (it’s a real book tour—the book is called Make Believe). A series of grown-up conversations about children’s literature, marking the publication of my first book for adults (which is about books for kids). Get your tickets! And please note: these events are geared toward adults. Make Believe: On Telling Stories to Children comes out on May 5. 29 Apr 2026

Thursday, May 14 Mac Barnett & Jon Klassen Co-presented with @826valencia @macbarnett has written award-winning picture books and was selected to be the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature (2025-2026). @jonklassen was an illustrator and animator, working on films like “Kung Fu Panda” and “Coraline,” before creating his best-selling “hat” trilogy. They’ve worked together on an animated series “Shape Island,” and newsletter “Looking at Picture Books.” Join us for a conversation on their collaborations and Barnett’s new book, “Make Believe: On Telling Stories to Children.” 20 Apr 2026

✨With whimsical storytelling, the Peabody-nominated animated series #ShapeIsland explores complex emotions and questions, inspiring children and adults alike to connect, empathize, and cherish the beauty of everyday moments. #PeabodyNominee #StoriesThatMatter 16 Apr 2026

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