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Matt Faulkner

Matt Faulkner

Matt Faulkner is a talented and clever picture-book maker whose dazzling ink and watercolor illustrations have graced dozens of well-loved picture books. On his inspiration for A Taste of Colored Water, he says, "When I was a boy it would've surprised me to learn that the word COLORED hung over a water fountain didn't mean that this was a magical place where fruit-flavored water flowed on demand." This story has grown out of his lifelong exploration of race and societal intolerance and the questions these institutions raise. His more recent work features several titles that focus on United States history, including Thank You, Sarah by Laurie Halse Anderson and You're... Read full bio

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Meet Author Matt Faulkner
WSLS, March 27, 2012
...) MATT FAULKNER AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR Roanoke Public Library www.roanokecountyva.gov (more) 0 Ratings | 0 Video Views » Comments | Post a Comment MATT FAULKNER AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR Roanoke...
From the Library: Honestly, Abe really did read a lot
Grand Island Independent, February 11, 2012
...about multi-tasking! This book and "Stand Tall, Abe Lincoln," written by Judith St. George and illustrated by Matt Faulkner, both have beautiful front covers featuring young Abe up in a tree reading a book. In this children's book, also on display, we...
Cozy Up With a Book This Thanksgiving
Cupertino Patch, November 18, 2011
...tales, because it’s true. It’s also a fun read. It’s educational, but not preachy. And Matt Faulkner’s illustrations are a crack up. This is a book to read over and over again, and to share with the whole family. Perfect for snuggle time. ...
Recycle chic
Halifax Coast, March 2, 2012
...t re-up (Reality Bites) Transit union rejects city's "final offer" (Reality Bites) Full-time dad and bus driver Matt Faulkner (Reality Bites) In context: Why bus driver overtime exploded last year (Reality Bites) Transit negotiations continue; strike is...
Transit union rejects city's "final offer"
Halifax Coast, February 24, 2012
...What driver overtime has to do with the broken bus budget (Reality Bites) Full-time dad and bus driver Matt Faulkner (Reality Bites) Peter Kelly won't re-up (Reality Bites) In context: Why bus driver overtime exploded last year (Reality Bites) Transit...
From the Library: Honestly, Abe really did read a lot
Grand Island Independent, February 11, 2012
...about multi-tasking! This book and "Stand Tall, Abe Lincoln," written by Judith St. George and illustrated by Matt Faulkner, both have beautiful front covers featuring young Abe up in a tree reading a book. In this children's book, also on display, we...
Driver Adam Francis and his wife are on strike.
Halifax Coast, February 11, 2012
...Full-time dad and bus driver Matt Faulkner (Reality Bites) In context: What driver overtime has to do with the broken bus budget (Reality Bites) Lewis Roach has been driving bus for 34 years (Reality Bites) Bus...
Full-time dad and bus driver Matt Faulkner
Halifax Coast, February 8, 2012
...Obituary: Tom McCluskey (Reality Bites) Transit union president Ken Wilson talks to the press (Reality Bites) A meaner world (Editorial) Bus driver Elaine Crouse (Reality Bites) In context: What driver overtime has to do with the broken bus budget...
Bielema coaxes tight ends coach from Pittsburgh
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, February 6, 2012
...Matt Canada, who was recently hired as UW's offensive coordinator. "I have a lot of respect for Matt," Faulkner said. "He is a great coach. He valued me enough to think I could be a part of the puzzle and could help out at Wisconsin. "And to...
Future looking brighter for Spartans
SpartanThunder.com, February 4, 2012
...for 2,647 yards with 17 touchdowns and 14 interceptions in 20 games for Michigan. --Departing senior QB Matt Faulkner passed for 240 yards and threw a 13-yard touchdown pass with 22 seconds remaining to lead the Stripes to a 24-21 victory over the Stars...