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Will Hillenbrand

Will Hillenbrand is a renowned American author and illustrator of children's books. He has written and illustrated over 78 picture books that young readers love and cherish for their imaginative, heartwarming, and whimsical illustrations. Some of his notable works include THE VOICE IN THE HOLLOW, LITTLE RED, TURTLE-TURTLE AND THE WIDE, WIDE RIVER, DOWN BY THE STATION and the "Big Bear" series, and the "Bear and Mole" series.…Read More

Will Hillenbrand is a renowned American author and illustrator of children’s books. He has written and illustrated over 78 picture books that young readers love and cherish for their imaginative, heartwarming, and whimsical illustrations. Some of his notable works include THE VOICE IN THE HOLLOW, LITTLE RED, TURTLE-TURTLE AND THE WIDE, WIDE RIVER, DOWN BY THE STATION and the “Big Bear” series, and the “Bear and Mole” series. He has collaborated with children’s authors, such as Jane Yolen, Margery Cuyler, Eric Kimmel, Daniel Pinkwater, and his spouse, Jane Hillenbrand. Hillenbrand’s books have won numerous prestigious awards, including the Society of Illustrators Gold Medal, Children’s Choice Awards, ALA Notable Books, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. In addition to writing and illustrating her books, Hillenbrand has served as the Author and Illustrator in Residence at Kent State University and the Art Academy of Cincinnati. Will Hillenbrand is a highly regarded author and illustrator who loves visiting schools to enlighten his audience with ideas and spark their creative way of seeing and making. Learn more at http://www.willhillenbrand.com.