Booklist Review of Secrets to Ruling School
Booklist just gave a nice review of my book, The Secrets to Ruling School (Without Even Trying)! They say that "there is not one bit of advice Max gives that adults would concur with—and therefore, kids ought to love it."
School Visit at Abbott Middle School
I’ll be doing a school visit later this month at my very own middle school, Abbott Middle School in West Bloomfield, MI on September 28th! I’m really excited to talk to the students and tell them all about making a
Secrets to Ruling School Book Release Party!
My book The Secrets to Ruling School (Without Even Trying) comes out on September 1st! Come celebrate with me at WORD Brooklyn! When: Sept. 1st, 7:00pm–8:30pm Where: WORD Brooklyn, 126 Franklin Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222 For more info, check out WORD's website or the Facebook event page! Hope
Interview with VICE
Check out my interview in VICE that went live today! We talk about my new book, my old Mr. Wiggles comics, and my transition to a middle grade author!
Kirkus Reviews Gives Secrets to Ruling School the Thumbs Up
The Secrets to Ruling School (Without Even Trying) just got a nice review in Kirkus! They say that "middle school newbies concerned about fitting in could do worse than fall for this breezy sales pitch from self-appointed 'life coach' Max Corrigan" and "Max’s
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Benjamin Franklin: Huge Pain in My…
Here's a cover I drew for the hilarious Disney•Hyperion book Benjamin Franklin: Huge Pain in My. . . . I also did some interior spots which I'll post sometime down the road.
Signing Galleys of The Secrets to Ruling School (Without Even Trying) at BEA, May 27th
I'll be signing galleys of The Secrets to Ruling School (Without Even Trying) at BEA on May 27th from 2:30pm – 3:00pm! If you're attending Book Expo America, stop by the Abrams booth (2827) to meet me and get a copy! For more details—and
BEA 2015: Can’t-Miss Kids’ Galleys
Cool news: my book, The Secrets to Ruling School (Without Even Trying), got a mention in Publishers Weekly's "BEA 2015: Can't-Miss Kids' Galleys"! It's the very first one listed! If you're going to BEA, be sure to stop by the
The Secrets to Ruling School at BEA
Whoo-hoo! The Secrets to Ruling School (Without Even Trying) has shipped off to the printer for bound galleys and will debut at this year’s BookExpo America (BEA)! If you’re in NYC between May 27th – May 29th and attending the trade show, this will be
Max Corrigan Book Website
Max Corrigan, the main character of my book, The Secrets to Ruling School (Without Even Trying), now has his own website! Check it out!
The Secrets to Ruling School (Without Even Trying)
So, major news. What all my friends and family have known, but you guys haven't, is that for the past two years I've been working on an incredible new project. It's my very first authored and illustrated middle grade novel, The
Breakfast Club Series at AIGA NY
I'll be doing a talk for AIGA NY's Breakfast Club Series on March 24th at 8am! It will be about crossing and combining the disciplines of illustration and design. From the AIGA NY website: Are you an art director who commissions
Walk on Earth a Stranger
Here's a new cover I created for Greenwillow Books/HarperCollins Publishers for Walk on Earth a Stranger by Rae Carson! It's a cool story set during the Gold Rush about a teenager with the magical ability to sense gold. From Goodreads: Lee
Connect the Stars
Here's a new cover I illustrated for HarperCollins for the book Connect the Stars! We looked at doing a similar treatment to Marisa de los Santos and David Teague's other novel, Saving Lucas Biggs, which I also illustrated. Connect the
Illustrated E.R. Frank Covers for Atheneum Books
I recently had the opportunity to illustrate a series of covers for E.R. Frank's books at Atheneum. I think they look pretty spiffy all together!
Finding Neverland Redux
After publication, the producer decided to revisit the poster I did for Finding Neverland. Here's the new, updated version! More details on the show here!
All-Out Yard War
Here's a killed cover I did for Penguin Random House. I think the final book was retitled simply "Yard War" and they ran a photo instead.
Virgin Mobile Christmas Advertising
Happy post-holidays to everyone! Here's a piece I did for Juniper Park's Virgin Mobile's Christmas campaign! The banner also ran separately from the crest and was put on the different marketing slogans that ran over photos.
Finding Neverland
I recently got a very cool assignment—to illustrate the key art for a Broadway musical! Here's the work I did for Finding Neverland, which stars Matthew Morrison, Kelsey Grammar, and Laura Michelle Kelly. Previews being on March 15th and the