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Brett Helquist

Brett Helquist is the illustrator of many books including A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket, Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett, The Mona Lisa Vanishes by Nicholas Day, Guitar Genius by Kim Tomsic, and Cezanne’s Parrot by Amy Guglielmo. He is also the author of Bedtime for BearGrumpy Goat, and Roger the Jolly Pirate. He grew up in Utah and now lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his wife and two kids. When he’s not working, he’s usually trying to play his guitar.
The Haunted Playground
The Mona Lisa Vanishes
Strangeville School Is Definitely Not Cursed
Strangeville School Is Totally Normal
Just Being Dalí
Nadya Skylung and the Masked Kidnapper
Nadya Skylung and the Cloudship Rescue
The Rise and Fall of Mount Majestic

Books

The Haunted Playground
The Mona Lisa Vanishes
Strangeville School Is Definitely Not Cursed
Strangeville School Is Totally Normal
Just Being Dalí
Nadya Skylung and the Masked Kidnapper
Nadya Skylung and the Cloudship Rescue
The Rise and Fall of Mount Majestic

Books for Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month this February, we are highlighting essential fiction and nonfiction for students, teachers, and parents to share and discuss this month and beyond. Join Penguin Random House Education in celebrating the contributions of Black authors and illustrators by exploring the titles here: BLACK HISTORY – ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TITLES Explore these

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