LGBTQ Community Center, NYC

A book like ‘Stonewall’ calls for us to come together and last night, a few blocks away from the historic Stonewall Inn itself, we did just that! Rob Sanders, sharing an evening (and an umbrella) with you— it doesn’t get better. Thanks so much Howard Willams and the gracious team at the LGBT Center for having us, my dear Illustration Rep Pat Lindgren for being there as well, and to all those who came-

Stonewall: A Building. An Uprising. A Revolution. Book Launch

Rob Sanders and members from the Bob Devin Jones Ensemble reading Stonewall — at The Studio@620

Sharon Scott singing Rise Up. Photo: Scott Hartman

With Rob Sanders and Mellissa Yanes Teston. Photo:Joe Teston

Panel discussion with Rob Sanders and Mellissa Yanes Teston. Photo: Joe Teston

photo: Erica Sirotich

Singing books with Rob Sanders and my sister, Sarah, and niece, Helena! Photo: Laura Christoph

Sarah and I♡ Photo: Laura Christoph

The whole family and I outside Ceviche, St. Petersburg, FL

Starred Review☆

“It’s no mean feat to conjure up an original train book for kids, but, by gum, Brown and Christoph manage it. With both old favorites (freight, steam, bullet) and some new eclectic additions (zoo train, whistle-stop tour, shoulder ballast cleaner), young train enthusiasts will have plenty here to whistle at.”★ -Kirkus
https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/…/clackety-track/

Clackety Track

Clackety Track by Skila Brown and published by Candlewick Press steams into bookstores today! Thanks so much designers, Amy Berniker and Lauren Pettapiece, for this charming collaboration, just the kind of book I would have loved as a kid! Special thanks also to my reps Pat Lindgren and Piper Smith for helping me all along this journey. Looking forward to sharing more!

Merry Christmas!

Finally got around to drawing the boys for our card. Happy Holidays!

Join us this Monday, December 10th at Heights Arts for FutureHeights Appreciation Night. I’ll be there signing books and mingling with fellow local artist Cathrine Butler. RSVP and enjoy a special discount on your purchase!❄️

Happy Halloween!

For all the little boy witches out there tonight!⭐️🖤🌙

Anniversary

From our first date at Cedar Lee. Oh to have our whole lives ahead of use, oh to be able to stay awake for a ‘late show!’ Love you B💙

Boulevard Books & Breakfast

Had a wonderful morning with the kids and families at Boulevard Elementary, Shaker Heights. Alex the bright kiddo next to me here, was pointing out all the New York buildings in Up in the Leaves by name! He later told me it was the best book he had ever seen. : ) Many thanks to Boulevard Elementary for having us and to Mac’s Backs-Books for your 40 years on Coventry and for your dedicated support of local authors & illustrators.

Outside My Window

On shelves today! Written by Linda Ashman and published by Eerdmans, Outside My Window is a bright and happy trip around the world, sparked by one illuminating question.

Up in the Leaves

Our book, Up in the Leaves, The True Story of the Central Park Treehouses is on shelves today! It was a joy getting to illustrate Shira Boss's thoughtful telling of Bob Redman's childhood adventures. I'll be sharing more from the book in the coming weeks. It's available at your local bookseller and at Amazon. 

Summer Pop Up!

Save the date, 7 local vendors!

Usborne Slot-together Theatre

Our toy theatre, an across the pond collaboration with Usborne Books, is out just in time for the holidays! Jenny Hilborne engineered and designed the incredible construction. I made the illustrations. They're fun for all ages and available at usborne.com and Book Depository.

World Magnet List

I was recently asked to provide a list of the landmarks featured in our Mudpuppy World Magnet set (pictured below). You'll see some are famous and others more obscure, I was just happy to hear that kid's were interested in learning more about these places. Thank you Miriam for reaching out!