Dallas Clayton is a really fun guy. He's been hailed as the new Dr. Suess, though I would say that he's got a bit of Shel Silverstein going on as well. The thought provoking messages that often accompany his childlike art entertains both kids and adults. One of my favorite things about him is he'll read stories to kids in rather unconventional ways. Like through a megaphone in a library.
When I have kids, I will definitely buy Dallas Clayton books for them, and I imagine they will be our favorite bedtime books.
You can read his first book, An Awesome Book! here for free.
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After the birth of his son Audio, Dallas was inspired to write, illustrate, and publish An Awesome Book!, a 64 page book focusing on the idea of “dreaming big.” After being turned down by several major publishing houses Clayton opted to self-publish An Awesome Book! by posting the book for free online and using mostly non-traditional means of distribution, after which the book became a commercial and critical success.
Clayton founded the non-profit Awesome World Foundation in 2009 with the intention of traveling the world, reading to kids, and promoting childhood literacy. The foundation has donated books worldwide and collaborated with numerous brands and charities to help support various children's causes.
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