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Adam Rex

Adam Rex

Adam Rex

Adam Rex has written and illustrated several picture books, including Tree Ring Circus and Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich as well as the novel, The True Meaning of Smekday. He and his wife live in Tucson, Arizona.

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Brixton Brothers Mysterious Case of Cases will be released on October 01, 2013 in Trade Paperback
May 17, 2013
It Happened on a Train will be released on September 18, 2012 in Trade Paperback
Sep 18, 2012
It Happened on a Train is now available in Trade Paperback
Sep 18, 2012
News:
The Case of the Case of Mistaken Identity has won an award
Aug 14, 2012
News:
The Case of the Case of Mistaken Identity has won an award
Aug 14, 2012
News:
Guess Again! has won an award
Oct 26, 2011
It Happened on a Train will be released on October 04, 2011 in Hardcover, eBook
Oct 04, 2011
It Happened on a Train is now available in Hardcover, eBook
Oct 04, 2011
The Ghostwriter Secret will be released on October 04, 2011 in Trade Paperback
Oct 04, 2011
The Ghostwriter Secret is now available in Trade Paperback
Oct 04, 2011
Excerpt:
Chapter 1 from It Happened on a Train
Sep 23, 2011
News:
The Case of the Case of Mistaken Identity has won an award
Jul 14, 2011
News:
The Case of the Case of Mistaken Identity has won an award
Apr 07, 2011
News:
The Case of the Case of Mistaken Identity has won an award
Apr 07, 2011
News:
The Case of the Case of Mistaken Identity has won an award
Dec 18, 2010
The Ghostwriter Secret will be released on October 05, 2010 in Hardcover, eBook
Oct 05, 2010

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Media Bistro, April 19, 2013
...Over at the , children?s book author and illustrator Adam Rex shared his creative process behind Chu?s Day?his picture book collaboration with Neil Gaiman. The post includes for their next children?s book project, but we also get priceless shots of...
Lebanon Daily News, April 12, 2013
...based on the objection of one student's parents. The book, written by Amy Timberlake and illustrated by Adam Rex, is the story of a young cowboy who needs his annual bath and instructs his dog to watch his clothes while he bathes. When the cowboy...
School Library Journal, April 3, 2013
...the great comedic children?s book pairings out there.� Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith.� Mac Barnett and Adam Rex.� Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Tom Lichtenheld (they get extra points for playing ping pong while they present).� But on this day we...
Tucson Weekly, March 7, 2013
...reads. The conversation with Esquire's Mike Sagar should be particularly interesting. Plus, he has a nice beard. Adam Rex No Animals Were Harmed in the Making of this Picture (book)Saturday, 1 p.m.Education Building - Room 353 Fear, Intrigue, & Humor:...
East Valley Tribune, March 5, 2013
...Gabaldon, Kevin Hearne, C. J. Hill, Nancy Holder, Richard Kadrey, Gini Koch, Tom Leveen, Jeff Mariotte, Dennis McKiernan, Adam Rex, Jennifer Roberson, Marsheila Rockwell, Patrikc Rothfuss, Janni Lee Simner, Sharon Skinner, R. L. Stine, and Sam Sykes plus...
Stourbridge News, March 2, 2013
...Review by Sandra Mangan) Children's book of the week: Chu's Day by Neil Gaiman, illustrated by Adam Rex, is published in hardback by Bloomsbury, priced £10.99. Available now. Chu is a little panda with a very big sneeze. And when he sneezes,...
PublishersWeekly.com, February 26, 2013
...978-0062218087) tells the story of the piggies on the other foot. Ages 4 to 8. Unlucky Charms by Adam Rex (Feb. 5, hardcover, $16.99, ISBN 978-0062060051) continues the Cold Cereal Saga trilogy. Ages 8 to 12. The Laura Line by Crystal Allen (Apr. 23,...
Tucson Weekly, January 17, 2013
...do. And the chance to buy books! Among the hundreds of authors making appearances is Tucson's own Adam Rex, a UA grad and author-illustrator. He did the illustrations for the new picture book Chu's Day, by Neil Gaiman, and he has a host of his own titles...
Daily Candy, January 17, 2013
...tale yet. The story centers around an adorable cub with a powerful sneeze. God bless Chu and illustrator Adam Rex for a singular vision of handsome pandas in aviator glasses, waistcoats, and pillbox hats a la Jackie O. Hidden in the richly painted...
C & G Newspapers, January 11, 2013
...together in “uneasy peace.” Children The comedic styling and fun format of “The True Meaning of Smekday,” by Adam Rex, was applauded and enjoyed by all the upper elementary and middle school kids in one of Bond’s book clubs. “It’s...
Wired News, January 9, 2013
...sentences telling a very amusing tale. Honorable mention goes to Chloe & the Lion by Mac Barnett and Adam Rex (review) for a wonderful meta-story about picture books. Kid fiction: Fake Mustache by Tom Angleberger (review) edges out the others, if only...
Wisconsin Rapids Tribune, January 5, 2013
...every corner sure to tickle his nose. But when the big sneeze finally comes, no one is ready. Adam Rex's warm and colorful illustrations show in detail just why Chu's parents feared this little panda's sneeze. For ages 4-8; available Jan. 8. $17.99,...
USA Today, January 5, 2013
...every corner sure to tickle his nose. But when the big sneeze finally comes, no one is ready. Adam Rex's warm and colorful illustrations show in detail just why Chu's parents feared this little panda's sneeze. For ages 4-8; available Jan. 8. $17.99,...
Denver Post, January 3, 2013
...your holiday gift list? Here’s a $17.99 solution to your problem, thanks to Gaiman and illustrator Adam Rex. This slight picture book, written in a Chinese tea shop whilst Gaiman was visiting the native habitat of giant panda bears, tells about a...