My name is Jashar Awan. I’m the author and illustrator of picture books such as I’m Going to Build a Snowman, Only Ants for Andy, Geisel Honor Book Towed by Toad and Every Monday Mabel (to name a few). Long Story Short is my newsletter that will feature:

• News about upcoming books, signings, and events

• A look behind-the-scenes at the making of my books

• Recommendations of books, tv shows, and movies

• And much, much more!!

“Long Story Short” describes what picture book makers hope to do—make big, memorable stories with minimal text. After all, Maurice Sendak only used 10 sentences when he wrote Where the Wild Things Are and that book is epic!

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