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Zen Pencils: Inspirational Quotes for Kids
Based on the adult New York Times bestseller Zen Pencils: Cartoon Quotes from Inspirational Folks this special edition for children will inspire them to reach for the stars.
Explorers like Amelia Earhart and Chris Hadfield. Pioneers like Marie Curie and Margaret E. Knight. Modern icons like John Green and the Dalai Lama.
These are only a few of the trailblazers you’ll meet in this collection of cartoons and quotes. Let their words of wisdom lead you to greatness, reflection, and discovery. Each inspiring quote is transformed into a compelling story that unfolds before your eyes. Follow the illustrated adventures of dragon slayers, warrior monks, ballet dancers, and professional wrestlers–all while hearing from some of the great voices of our past and present.
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Gavin Aung Than
Gavin Aung Than is the New York Times bestselling comic book artist of the Zen Pencils series, the award-winning Super Sidekicks series, the picture book called Baa Baa Black Belt, and the forthcoming middle grade graphic novel called Myth Valley Medics, which is due out in 2024 from First Second/Macmillan. Gavin also contributed illustrations to Atlas of the Heart by #1 NYT bestselling author Dr. Brené Brown. His work has been featured by The Washington Post, The Huffington Post, Slate, and Buzzfeed. Gavin lives with his wife and daughters in Perth, Australia.
Visit aungthan.com to find out more and follow him at @zenpencils.
Gavin is represented by Chelsea Eberly.