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Brian Floca

Brian Floca

Brian Floca has written and illustrated the picture books Five Trucks; the ALA Notable Children’s Book The Racecar Alphabet; and the ALA Notable Children’s Book and Robert F. Sibert Honor Book Lightship. His most recent book is Moonshot: The Flight of Apollo 11, which Kirkus Reviews described as “Breathtaking, thrilling, and perfect.” Brian has illustrated The Hinky-Pink, by Megan McDonald, also an ALA Notable Children’s Book, and several books by Avi, including the graphic novel City of Light, City of Dark and Poppy, winner of the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award. A native of Texas, Brian currently lives and works in Brooklyn, New York. You can visit him online... Read full bio

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Chapter 1 from The True Gift
Feb 05, 2010
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Moonshot has won an award
Feb 03, 2010
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Moonshot has won an award
Jan 21, 2010
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Moonshot has won an award
Jan 21, 2010
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Moonshot has won an award
Jan 21, 2010
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Moonshot has won an award
Dec 25, 2009
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Moonshot has won an award
Dec 17, 2009
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Moonshot has won an award
Dec 17, 2009
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Moonshot has won an award
Nov 20, 2009
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Moonshot has won an award
Nov 20, 2009
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Moonshot has won an award
Nov 06, 2009
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The Hinky-Pink has won an award
Nov 05, 2009
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Moonshot has won an award
Nov 05, 2009
News:
Moonshot has won an award
Nov 05, 2009
The True Gift will be released on October 06, 2009 in Hardcover
Oct 06, 2009
The True Gift will be released on October 06, 2009 in eBook
Oct 06, 2009
The True Gift will be released on October 06, 2009 in Compact Disk
Oct 06, 2009
The True Gift will be released on October 06, 2009 in eAudio
Oct 06, 2009
The True Gift is now available in Hardcover, Compact Disk, eBook, eAudio
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The True Gift is now available in
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The True Gift is now available in
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The True Gift is now available in
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Audio Excerpt:
The True Gift
Sep 24, 2009
Excerpt:
Chapter 1 from The True Gift
Jul 25, 2009
News:
Max & Mo's Halloween Surprise has won an award
Jun 24, 2009
News:
Lightship has won an award
Jun 24, 2009
Moonshot is now available in Hardcover
Apr 07, 2009
Moonshot will be released on April 07, 2009 in Hardcover
Apr 07, 2009
Moonshot is now available in Hardcover
Apr 07, 2009
News:
The Hinky-Pink has won an award
Mar 01, 2009
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The Hinky-Pink has won an award
Feb 27, 2009
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The Hinky-Pink has won an award
Feb 27, 2009
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The Hinky-Pink has won an award
Jan 30, 2009
Moonshot will be released on April 07, 2009 in Hardcover
Dec 19, 2008
The Hinky-Pink will be released on September 09, 2008 in Hardcover
Sep 09, 2008
The Hinky-Pink is now available in Hardcover
Sep 09, 2008
The Hinky-Pink will be released on September 09, 2008 in
Sep 09, 2008
The Hinky-Pink is now available in
Sep 09, 2008
Max & Mo's Halloween Surprise will be released on August 05, 2008 in Trade Paperback
Aug 05, 2008
Max & Mo's Halloween Surprise is now available in Trade Paperback
Aug 05, 2008
Max & Mo's Halloween Surprise will be released on August 05, 2008 in
Aug 05, 2008
Max & Mo's Halloween Surprise is now available in
Aug 05, 2008
Max & Mo Make a Snowman will be released on December 26, 2007 in Trade Paperback
Dec 26, 2007
Max & Mo Make a Snowman is now available in Trade Paperback
Dec 26, 2007
Max & Mo Make a Snowman will be released on December 26, 2007 in
Dec 26, 2007
Max & Mo Make a Snowman is now available in
Dec 26, 2007
Max & Mo Go Apple Picking will be released on August 28, 2007 in Trade Paperback
Aug 28, 2007
Max & Mo Go Apple Picking is now available in Trade Paperback
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Max & Mo Go Apple Picking will be released on August 28, 2007 in
Aug 28, 2007
Max & Mo Go Apple Picking is now available in
Aug 28, 2007
The Racecar Alphabet is now available in Trade Paperback
Jul 01, 2007
Max & Mo's First Day at School will be released on June 26, 2007 in Trade Paperback
Jun 26, 2007
Max & Mo's First Day at School is now available in Trade Paperback
Jun 26, 2007
Max & Mo's First Day at School will be released on June 26, 2007 in
Jun 26, 2007
Max & Mo's First Day at School is now available in
Jun 26, 2007
Lightship will be released on March 06, 2007 in Hardcover
Mar 06, 2007
Lightship is now available in Hardcover
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Lightship will be released on March 06, 2007 in
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Lightship is now available in
Mar 06, 2007
From Slave to Soldier will be released on January 09, 2007 in Trade Paperback
Jan 09, 2007
From Slave to Soldier is now available in Trade Paperback
Jan 09, 2007
From Slave to Soldier will be released on January 09, 2007 in
Jan 09, 2007
From Slave to Soldier is now available in
Jan 09, 2007
Billy and the Rebel will be released on March 07, 2006 in Trade Paperback
Mar 07, 2006
Billy and the Rebel is now available in Trade Paperback
Mar 07, 2006
Billy and the Rebel will be released on March 07, 2006 in
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Billy and the Rebel is now available in
Mar 07, 2006
From Slave to Soldier will be released on September 06, 2005 in Hardcover
Sep 06, 2005
From Slave to Soldier is now available in Hardcover
Sep 06, 2005
From Slave to Soldier will be released on September 06, 2005 in
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From Slave to Soldier is now available in
Sep 06, 2005
Billy and the Rebel will be released on February 08, 2005 in Hardcover
Feb 08, 2005
Billy and the Rebel is now available in Hardcover
Feb 08, 2005
Billy and the Rebel will be released on February 08, 2005 in
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Billy and the Rebel is now available in
Feb 08, 2005
Uncles and Antlers will be released on October 05, 2004 in Hardcover
Oct 05, 2004
Uncles and Antlers is now available in Hardcover
Oct 05, 2004
The Racecar Alphabet will be released on November 01, 2003 in Hardcover
Nov 01, 2003
The Racecar Alphabet is now available in Hardcover
Nov 01, 2003
The Racecar Alphabet will be released on November 01, 2003 in
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The Racecar Alphabet is now available in
Nov 01, 2003
News:
Lightship has won an award
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
News:
Lightship has won an award
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
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Lightship has won an award
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
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Lightship has won an award
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
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Lightship has won an award
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
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Uncles and Antlers has won an award
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
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Max & Mo Go Apple Picking has won an award
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
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Billy and the Rebel has won an award
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
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Billy and the Rebel has won an award
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
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From Slave to Soldier has won an award
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
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From Slave to Soldier has won an award
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
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The Racecar Alphabet has won an award
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
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The Racecar Alphabet has won an award
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
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The Racecar Alphabet has won an award
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The Racecar Alphabet has won an award
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Max & Mo's First Day at School has won an award
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Teacher Magazine, January 18, 2010
...by Chris Barton and illustrated by Tony Persiani. Moonshot: The Flight of Apollo 11 written and illustrated by Brian Floca. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice by Phillip Hoose. YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap...
Earthtimes.org, January 18, 2010
...by Tony Persiani and published by Charlesbridge; "Moonshot: The Flight of Apollo 11," written and illustrated by Brian Floca, and published by Richard Jackson/Atheneum Books for Young Readers; and "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice," written by...
Wausau Daily Herald, December 30, 2009
...presenting a wonderful relationship between the two siblings, as Lily narrates the story. The tender, black-and-white illustrations of Brian Floca help to capture the beauty of the story. When asked about writing a Christmas story, MacLachlan has said:...
Seattle Times, December 28, 2009
...T. Barnum" by Candace Fleming (Random House, $18.99, ages 12 up). "Moonshot," written and illustrated by Brian Floca (Atheneum, $17.99, ages 7-10). "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman (Henry Holt, $18.95, ages 12 up)....
New York Times, December 20, 2009
...a lovely introduction to a baseball legend. THE TRUE GIFT A Christmas Story. By Patricia MacLachlan. Illustrated by Brian Floca. Atheneum. $12.99. (Ages 7 and up) On their annual visit to their grandparents’ farm, a brother and sister are saddened to...
News-Record.com, December 13, 2009
...all to share for Navidad. Tammy Miller, Kathleen Clay Edwards Branch 'Moonshot: The Flight of Apollo 11' by Brian Floca (grades K-3). A must for budding astronauts, this stunning picture book is full of breathtaking illustrations and dramatic text that...
Appeal-Democrat.com, December 10, 2009
...are available at your favorite bookstores. • "The True Gift: A Christmas Story" by Patricia MacLachlan, illustrated by Brian Floca, Atheneum, 2009, 83 pages, $12.99 hardcover Read aloud: age 7 and older Read yourself: age 8 — 9 and older Every year,...
Port Huron Times-Herald, December 9, 2009
...following books are available at favorite bookstores. "The True Gift: A Christmas Story" by Patricia MacLachlan, illustrated by Brian Floca, Atheneum, 2009, 83 pages, $12.99 hardcover Read aloud: 7 and older Read yourself: 8 and older Every year, young...
Inside Bay Area, December 8, 2009
...like singing en Español, when you share this picture book. 'The True Gift' by Patricia MacLachlan, illustrated by Brian Floca (Atheneum Books for Young Readers, $12.99, ages 7 up.) MacLachlan has written a timeless story accompanied by Floca's...
Lehigh Valley Express-Times, December 8, 2009
...by Elvira WoodruffBooks to buy The following books are available at favorite bookstores. by Patricia MacLachlan, illustrated by Brian Floca, Atheneum, 2009, 83 pages, $12.99, hardcover. Read aloud: age 7 and older. Read yourself: age 8 9 and older....
Times Argus, December 7, 2009
...following books are available at favorite bookstores. 'The True Gift: A Christmas Story' by Patricia MacLachlan, illustrated by Brian Floca, Atheneum, 2009, 83 pages, $12.99 hardcover Read aloud: age 7 and older. Read yourself: age 8 – 9 and older....
Virginian Pilot, November 22, 2009
...the advances in prosthetic design that could, in turn, help humans. 'Moonshot: The Flight of Apollo 11' by Brian Floca. Atheneum. $17.99. 8 and up. Floca's portrait of the moon mission mixes beautiful, large-scale art with a poetic text. A blend of...
Manila Bulletin, November 20, 2009
...flying on her broomstick on Halloween night. 2. MOONSHOT: THE FLIGHT OF APOLLO 11, written and illustrated by Brian Floca (Richard Jackson/Atheneum). In watercolors, ink and acrylics, the story of how the Apollo 11 mission unfolded. 3. THE ODD EGG,...
Leaf Chronicle, July 20, 2009
...to seal the deal. 'Moonshot, The Flight of Apollo 11' (Atheneum Books for Young Readers, $17.99) by Brian Floca is the story of the original moon landing told in picture book format. Told from the real time perspective of 1969, the simple text details...
The Free Lance-Star, July 14, 2009
...sets waiting for the exciting news: 'The Eagle has landed.' In 'Moonshot, The Flight of Apollo 11,' author-illustrator Brian Floca describes Neil Armstrong as 'calm as a man who just parked a car' when he radioed Houston that he's landed safely on the...
San Francisco Chronicle, June 26, 2009
...for a new generation, too. Providing liftoff to splashdown coverage is Moonshot: The Flight of Apollo 11, by Brian Floca (Simon & Schuster; 48 pages; $17.99; ages 4-7). From page one, Floca establishes an earthly point of view to tell how the United...
Examiner.com, June 12, 2009
...always time to go exploring with a book. 'Moonshot: The Flight of Apollo 11,' story and illustrations by Brian Floca; Atheneum, $17.99, 48 pages, ages 4 to 8. 'One Giant Leap,' text by Robert Burleigh, paintings by Mike Wimmer; Philomel, $16.99, 40...
Pittsburgh Tribune Review, June 8, 2009
...always time to go exploring with a book. 'Moonshot: The Flight of Apollo 11,' story and illustrations by Brian Floca; Atheneum, $17.99, 48 pages, ages 4 to 8. 'One Giant Leap,' text by Robert Burleigh, paintings by Mike Wimmer; Philomel, $16.99, 40...
MSNBC, June 5, 2009
...road ahead. Aldrin has also come out with his second children's book, (illustrated by Wendell Minor). Illustrator/author Brian Floca presents a beautiful children's book about humanity's first moon landing, suitable for ages 4 and older. 'Spacesuits':...
Time Out New York Kids, May 20, 2009
...Subway: 1 to 110th St?Cathedral Pkwy | Directions Prices Tickets: Free Description Author and illustrator Floca will read aloud from his latest book, Moonshot: The Flight of Apollo 11, a tale about the space trip that ocurred 40 years ago. After...
School Library Journal, March 1, 2009
...House. illus. by author. Roaring Brook. Tr $12.95. ISBN 978-1-59643-427-1. McDonald, Megan. The Hinky Pink. illus. by Brian Floca. S & S/Atheneum/A Richard Jackson Bk. RTE $16.99. ISBN 978-0-689-87588-5. Morales, Yuyi. Just in Case: A Trickster Tale and...
PublishersWeekly.com, February 17, 2009
...end, a boy lists the people and things he wants to pray for. (4-7) Moonshot ($17.99) by Brian Floca tells the story of the Apollo 11 moon landing. (4-7) The Man Who Lived in a Hollow Tree ($17.99) by Anne Shelby, illus. by Cor Hazelaar, centers on...
The Miss Rumphius Effect, January 1, 2010
...these titles have been reviewed here. They include: Moonshot: The Flight of Apollo 11 , written and illustrated by Brian Floca - Read my review . Pharaoh's Boat , written and illustrated by David Weitzman - Read my review . Yellowstone Moran: Painting...
EarlyWord: The Publisher | Librarian Connection, December 22, 2009
...this time, BOTH are on the NYT Notable list). Two picture books also got five picks; Moonshot by Brian Floca and Yummy by Lucy Cousins. This entry was postedon Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009 at 8:03 pm and is filed under Best Books 2009 , Childrens and YA...
Hiving Out, November 13, 2009
...Odd Egg written and illustrated by Emily Gravett Moonshot: The Flight of Apollo 11 written and illustrated by Brian Floca Only a Witch Can Fly by Alison McGhee , illustrated by Taeeun Yoo...
NewPages Blog, November 12, 2009
...McGhee, illustrated by Taeeun Yoo (Feiwel & Friends) Moonshot: The Flight of Apollo 11 , written and illustrated by Brian Floca (Richard Jackson/Atheneum) The Odd Egg , written and illustrated by Emily Gravett (Simon & Schuster) A Penguin Story , written...
educating alice, October 22, 2009
...both. Is there another picture book from this year that can be considered?  I’ve been wondering about Brian Floca’s Moon Shot , but have yet to look at it carefully without the art.  As Nina points out in a comment, the difficulty is that some of...
readerbuzz, October 11, 2009
...weekend after that will be the Texas Book Festival . Some of the authors I hope to see are Brian Floca, Margaret Atwood, Elizabeth Berg, Rick Riordan, Richard Russo, Amanda Eyre Ward, Rosemary Wells, and Jon Scieszka. And I'll be bringing about thirty...
Chasing Ray, September 8, 2009
...on back) and a DVD with footage of the moon landing and later Apollo missions. For younger readers, Brian Floca turns his meticulous attention to detail towards the Apollo 11 flight in his new title, Moonshot . Just as he showed in the award winning...
Cosmic Log, June 5, 2009
...Apollo in sharper focus Posted: Friday, June 05, 2009 7:40 PM by Alan Boyle NASA Astronaut Buzz Aldrin erects a solar wind experiment on the moon after Apollo 11's historic landing on July 20, 1969. Click on the image for a high-resolution view....
MotherReader, June 1, 2009
...Her hair is so shiny!) Bloggers Natasha Maw , Amy, and Trish came over from the BEAtweetup party . Author/Illustrators Brian Floca and Eric Wight came from the ABA Not-A-Dinner party. Eric and I had emailed about his new book, so it was great to meet in...
Everyday I Write the Book, May 3, 2009
...Kori, and Amy W. Second, here is a very cool book for kids that was illustrated and written by Brian Floca. It's called Moonshot: The Flight of Apollo 11 , and it's a beautifully-drawn depiction of the famous moon landing. From Amazon: Forty years...
Boing Boing, April 9, 2009
...Over at Dinosaurs and Robots , Todd Lappin reviews Brian Floca's stunning kids' book Moonshot: The Flight of Apollo 11 , "a vivid retelling of mankind's first mission to the moon." Floca says: I researched Moonshot by reading...
Dinosaurs and Robots, April 7, 2009
...Brian Floca is a New York-based illustrator who creates beautiful books for curious kids and gearhead parents. Our daughter isn't even two yet, but she's been learning how to...
Latest posts from PaperTigers, February 19, 2009
...Monkey King by Ji-li Jiang , with illustrations by Hui Hui Su-Kennedy ; Avi ’s The Secret School , illustrated by Brian Floca ; Katherine Paterson ’s Long Road Home , illustrated by Emily Arnold McCully , and more. Their “serials” menu includes...