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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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!
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
Discount on my Interior Book Design Class
Get 50% off my new Skillshare class, Book Design Basics: Styling Novel Interiors, for the next 7 days! Use promo code "BASELINE"!
Facebook Page
I've just created a Facebook page for fans to stay updated on my work. Like me!
My Brother is a Big Fat Liar on the New York Times Bestseller List
Exciting news: I just discovered that Middle School: My Brother is a Big Fat Liar has been on the New York Times Bestseller List for the past three weeks! Now that is seriously cool!
Syracuse University Visual Communication Symposium
Earlier this week I had the awesome pleasure of speaking at Syracuse University's Visual Communication Symposium. When I was an illustration student back in the day at S.U., it was my dream that someday I'd get to be one of the speakers myself. Well, I'm thrilled to say I can check that off the list.<div class="qodef-more-link-container"><a itemprop="url" href="http://neilswaab.com/syracuse-university-visual-communication-symposium/#more-3015" target="_self" class="qodef-btn qodef-btn-medium qodef-btn-solid"> <span class="qodef-btn-text">Continue reading</span> </a></div>
Illustration Mundo Q&A
I answered some illustration-related questions for Illustration Mundo!
My Brother is a Big, Fat Liar Releases Today!
Hey, hey! That book, Middle School: My Brother is a Big, Fat Liar, that I illustrated releases TODAY! It's the perfect book for the youngster in your family. What are you waiting for? Go get a copy!
MICA Illustration Practice (MFA) Crit
I had a great opportunity yesterday to go to Baltimore and critique the second year students of MICA's Illustration Practice MFA program. There was some really incredible work. <div class="qodef-more-link-container"><a itemprop="url" href="http://neilswaab.com/mica-illustration-practice-mfa-crit/#more-2375" target="_self" class="qodef-btn qodef-btn-medium qodef-btn-solid"> <span class="qodef-btn-text">Continue reading</span> </a></div>
Print Magazine Article “The Pencil Factory: An Oral History”
The new issue of<em> Print </em>features a big ol' article about the Pencil Factory where my studio is located. <div class="qodef-more-link-container"><a itemprop="url" href="http://neilswaab.com/print-magazine-article-the-pencil-factory-an-oral-history/#more-2337" target="_self" class="qodef-btn qodef-btn-medium qodef-btn-solid"> <span class="qodef-btn-text">Continue reading</span> </a></div>
Il Messaggero Article
Nice write up/interview today from <em>Il Messaggero</em> about my work. <div class="qodef-more-link-container"><a itemprop="url" href="http://neilswaab.com/il-messaggero-article/#more-2281" target="_self" class="qodef-btn qodef-btn-medium qodef-btn-solid"> <span class="qodef-btn-text">Continue reading</span> </a></div>