Meet the Author! An Evening with Ben Clanton

Great Authors at the Library
Wed, Apr 22, 2026
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Celebrate National Library Week with Ben Clanton, acclaimed children's author and illustrator.

Ben Clanton is the Eisner Award-winning and NYT Bestselling author and illustrator of the Narwhal and Jelly series. His other books include the Tater Tales series, It Came in the Mail, and Mo's Mustache. Ben has collaborated with Andy Chou Musser on the award-winning Ploof series as well as with Andy Chou Musser and Corey Tabor on the picture book   Papilio.

Ben will share his journey toward becoming a reader, author, and illustrator and teach attendees how to draw some of his beloved characters.

To learn more about Ben Clanton, visit his website at benclanton.com.

Find Ben Clanton’s books at the library »


Doors open at 6:00 pm for refreshments.

A book signing will follow Ben’s presentation.

Part of the Great Authors at the Library series.

All ages | Author Visit

Main Library, Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

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