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Adam Gustavson

Adam Gustavson received his Bachelor's degree in illustration from Rowan University and his Master's from the School of Visial Arts in New York. Adam has illustrated several picture books, including the award-winning Good Luck, Mrs. K! (Margaret K. McElderry). He also teaches at Passaic County Community College in Paterson, New Jersey, and Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey.

Adam and his family live in West Orange, New Jersey.
Flip! How the Frisbee Took Flight
The Aliens Do NOT Want to Go Home
The Froggies Do NOT Want to Sleep
Long-Armed Ludy and the First Women's Olympics
Dirty Rats?
A Very Improbable Story

Books

Flip! How the Frisbee Took Flight
The Aliens Do NOT Want to Go Home
The Froggies Do NOT Want to Sleep
Long-Armed Ludy and the First Women's Olympics
Dirty Rats?
A Very Improbable Story

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