Art of Duck and Moose AND Squiggle Party
TWO EXHIBITS IN ONE SPACE!
Art of Duck & Moose: From Sketch to Book
Art of Duck & Moose: From Sketch to Book is a behind-the-scenes look at author/illustrator Kirk Reedstrom’s early graphic novel series Duck and Moose. This exhibition showcases the time, care, and dedication Reedstrom invested in creating his four-book series. Visitors embark on a visual journey starting from initial sketches and early drafts of the cover, title, and storyboard, to the final product. Despite their differences, Duck and Moose demonstrate the power of friendship, compromise, and imagination, inspiring young readers to be kind and accept others’ differences. Witness the transformation of this unlikely pair as they take on thrilling adventures and become lifelong friends.
Squiggle Party: A Doodle Experience
Squiggle Party! is an interactive exhibit featuring story and writing prompts based on D. W. Winnicott’s Squiggle Gameexercise and cartoonist Lynda Barry’s creative process. Visitors will see seven prompt pieces, which include a squiggle, a character based on the squiggle, and the finished illustration. A “squiggle wall” invites participants of all ages to create their own doodles and leave their imaginative mark in the exhibit.
About Kirk Reedstrom
Kirk Reedstrom is the author/illustrator of the Duck and Moose graphic novel series for early readers. Originally from Houston, he attended K-12 schools in Spring Branch ISD and worked as a bookseller at Blue Willow Bookshop. Kirk has spent most of his adult life surrounded by books and currently works at a public library. He mixes his past experiences with traditional and digital mediums to develop fun-filled characters with a lot of heart and a little bit of mayhem. Kirk enjoys creating books that make people laugh. Find out more about Kirk and his work at www.KirkReedstrom.com.
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Books by Kirk Reedstrom
- Duck and Moose: Duck Moves In!
- Duck and Moose: Moose Blasts Off!
- Duck and Moose: Duck in the Dark
- Duck and Moose: Moose's Bad Hair Day!
Adult
- Making Comics by Lynda Barry
- Playing and Reality by D.W. Winnicott
Library of Things
This exhibition is generously supported by Houston Public Library, Houston Public Library Foundation, and the City of Houston.
- Date:
- Thursday, February 26, 2026 Show more dates
- Time:
- All Day Event
- Time Zone:
- Central Time - US & Canada (change)
- Campus:
- Julia Ideson Building
- Age Group:
- Adults All Ages Kids (5-10 yrs)
- Categories:
- Exhibit