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Loren Long

Loren Long illustrated President Barack Obama’s Of Thee I Sing; the newest version of The Little Engine that Could; Madonna’s second picture book, Mr. Peabody’s Apples; and the Barnstormers series. He also illustrated Frank McCourt's Angela and the Baby Jesus and is part of the Design Garage for Jon Scieszka’s Trucktown series. Loren’s work has appeared in Time, Sports Illustrated, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and Atlantic Monthly. He lives with his wife and two sons in Westchester, Ohio. Visit him at LorenLong.com.

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Excerpt:
Chapter 1 from Magic in the Outfield
Jan 12, 2013
Great Balls of Fire will be released on December 11, 2012 in eBook
Dec 11, 2012
Great Balls of Fire is now available in eBook
Dec 11, 2012
Horsin' Around will be released on December 11, 2012 in eBook
Dec 11, 2012
Horsin' Around is now available in eBook
Dec 11, 2012
Home of the Brave will be released on December 11, 2012 in eBook
Dec 11, 2012
Home of the Brave is now available in eBook
Dec 11, 2012
Blastin' the Blues will be released on December 11, 2012 in eBook
Dec 11, 2012
Blastin' the Blues is now available in eBook
Dec 11, 2012
Excerpt:
Chapter 3 from Great Balls of Fire
Sep 22, 2012
Excerpt:
Chapter 1 from Horsin' Around
Sep 22, 2012
Nightsong will be released on August 21, 2012 in eBook
Aug 21, 2012
Nightsong is now available in eBook
Aug 21, 2012
Excerpt:
Chapter 3 from Water, Water Everywhere
Jun 15, 2012
Smash!Crash! will be released on January 03, 2012 in eBook
Jan 03, 2012
Smash!Crash! is now available in eBook
Jan 03, 2012

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Craig Daily Press, June 10, 2013
...Otis has feelings! Otis is the leading character in “Otis and the Tornado,” a children’s book by Loren Long. Of course, Otis has to work — after all, he is a tractor. But when he has some free time, Otis likes to play with his friends. His...
PRWeb, June 7, 2013
...classics like by Beatrix Potter to soon-to-be classics like Otis by New York Times bestselling author and artist Loren Long, which is the 2013 Jumpstart Read for the Record campaign book. At the end of the 10-week Read for My Summer campaign, students...
Smithville Herald, June 6, 2013
...You’re sure to dig these great reads handpicked by Newsbee. Page On! “Otis and the Puppy” by Loren Long The “Otis” series by Loren Long is as well known as Grandpa’s tried and true John Deere, and as dear to many a young reader’s heart....
Washington Missourian, June 1, 2013
...Newsbee. Page On! * * * * * * * * * * * The “Otis” series by Loren Long is as well-known as Grandpa’s tried and true John Deere, and as dear to many a young reader’s heart. The beloved, red tractor featured in Long’s...
PRWeb, May 8, 2013
...1923. Alumni include: industry-leading painted comic book artist Alex Ross (2012 Distinguished Alumnus winner); Children’s book illustrator Loren Long who also illustrated President Obama’s 2010 book, “Of Thee I Sing” (2011 Distinguished Alumnus...
Christian Science Monitor, May 7, 2013
...Sheila McGraw (Illus.), Firefly 13. Good Night, Gorilla, by Peggy Rathmann, Putnam 14. Otis and the Puppy, by Loren Long, Philomel15. On the Night You Were Born, by Nancy Tillman, Feiwel & Friends 1. Magic Tree House (hardcover and paperback), by Mary...
Oregonian, May 3, 2013
..."Bink and Gollie: Best Friends Forever." 2 p.m. Saturday. Kids' Storytime: "Otis and the Puppy" by Loren Long. 11 a.m. Saturday. The Mantis and the Moon: A Tears of Joy Theater puppet performance. 10:30-11 a.m. Saturday. FAIRVIEW Roller Coaster...
PublishersWeekly.com, May 29, 2013
...successful picture books. They are Oliver Jeffers (The Hueys in the New Sweater; The Day the Crayons Quit), Loren Long (An Otis Christmas), John Bemelmans Marciano (Madeline and the Old House in Paris), Judy Schachner (Bits and Pieces), and Jan Brett...
Doings Western Springs, May 23, 2013
...at the Oak Brook Barnes and Noble, 297 Oakbrook Center. They will hear “Otis and the Puppy” by Loren Long and “A Pet Named Sneaker” by Joan Heilbroner, plus do a related craft project. For details, call (630) 684-0586 or go to...
Doings Burr Ridge, May 23, 2013
...at the Oak Brook Barnes and Noble, 297 Oakbrook Center. They will hear “Otis and the Puppy” by Loren Long and “A Pet Named Sneaker” by Joan Heilbroner, plus do a related craft project. For details, call (630) 684-0586 or go to...
Doings Hinsdale, May 23, 2013
...at the Oak Brook Barnes and Noble, 297 Oakbrook Center. They will hear “Otis and the Puppy” by Loren Long and “A Pet Named Sneaker” by Joan Heilbroner, plus do a related craft project. For details, call (630) 684-0586 or go to...
Doings LaGrange, May 23, 2013
...at the Oak Brook Barnes and Noble, 297 Oakbrook Center. They will hear “Otis and the Puppy” by Loren Long and “A Pet Named Sneaker” by Joan Heilbroner, plus do a related craft project. For details, call (630) 684-0586 or go to...
Doings ClarendonHills, May 23, 2013
...at the Oak Brook Barnes and Noble, 297 Oakbrook Center. They will hear “Otis and the Puppy” by Loren Long and “A Pet Named Sneaker” by Joan Heilbroner, plus do a related craft project. For details, call (630) 684-0586 or go to...
Red Pages, May 21, 2013
...book on the same day. This year, on October 3, everyone is coming together to read Otis by Loren Long. Tiffani is supporting the campaign by raising awareness of the early childhood education crisis in the US and the ways in which Jumpstart is helping to...