Matthew Cordell

About the Author

Matthew Cordell has illustrated many books for children including works of poetry, novels, and picture books, like Bob, Not Bob!Leaps and Bounce; and Rooting for You! He has also created numerous picture books himself including Wolf in the Snow, which was awarded the 2018 Caldecott Medal, HopeWish; DreamHello, Neighbor! The Kind and Caring World of Mister Rogers; and Bear Island as well as Cornbread & Poppy and Cornbread & Poppy at the Carnival. Matthew lives in suburban Chicago with his wife, author Julie Halpern, and their two children.

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