Ok, New Yorkers! It is time to celebrate some XO, OX!

We will be having another book launch party for XO,OX – A Love Story, the new book from Adam Rex and Scott Campbell! This time out here on the east coast at Books of Wonder. Come by the shop this Sunday February 11th at 1-3pm. I will be reading the book and talking about and drawing for the kids!Adam will unfortunately not be there, so I will sign my name reeeeeally big in the books to fill up space.

XO,OX – A Love Story

Sunday, February 12th, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

ADAM REX’s XO, OX: A Love Story is funny and witty tale between a hapless ox and a fabulous gazelle, told in correspondence. Join us as we celebrate with illustrator SCOTT CAMPBELL on the release here in New York City.

ADAM REX’s hilarious, sweet, and at times heartbreaking letters between a hopelessly romantic ox and a conceited, beautiful gazelle is paired perfectly with SCOTT CAMPBELL’s joyful illustrations to bring you a romance for the ages.

I will also be reading the book and doing drawing workshops at Sunnyside Plays in Queens this Thursday Feb 9th from 4-6pm.

AND i will be paying a visit to Community Bookstore in Brooklyn to do a similar such visit this Saturday February 11th at 11am!

So please come to one of these little gatherings! They will be great.

Oh, boy, do I have an announcement for all of you! It’s a NEW BOOK! Adam Rex and I have teamed up to bring you a story of love and letters! Oxen and Gazelles! Suspenders and fancy dresses!! It is called XO,OX – A Love Story and it is out in stores right now! Brought to you by Neal Porter Books at Roaring Brook Press! Go down to your local bookstores and pick it up in your hands!

Remember when we used to write letters telling one another how much we loved or felt annoyed with each other? This story really taps into that excitement. You will probably love it.

Adam and I will be celebrating the release with a solo exhibition of the book’s artwork at Gallery Nucleus on Saturday Jan 14th! Jon Klassen will be celebrating the release of his new book We Found A Hat with an exhibition on the same evening at Gallery Nucleus! Come hang out with us!

XO,OX – A Love Story

January 14 – January 29

OPENING RECEPTION

Saturday, January 14th (6:00pm – 9:00pm)

Free Admission, All Ages Welcome, No RSVP

Los Angeles, CA — Artist Scott C and author Adam Rex will both be in the gallery in celebration of their latest children’s book, XO,OX A Love Story!

Original artwork from the book on display
Scott will be doing some live drawings! If you are lucky you might get one…
Live reading by Adam Rex!
Fun XO,OX related activities and free themed refreshments served

And if you live in New York, I will be celebrating at Books of Wonder in the beginning of Feburary! Adam will unfortunately not be in attendance at this one, but perhaps we can have a little picture of him there for you to chat with.

And now would you like to see some spreads from the book? How about some rough workups for the book?

Here are some early character designs. I treated these exactly like how I treat designing character for the DOUBLE FINE games! Because it’s nice and clear I think. Editors and Art Directors and Tim Schafer can choose their favorite letters and numbers…

XO, OX: A Love Story – NYC Book Launch!

XO, OX – NEW Book and Art Exhibition!