Celebrate Life on the Moon with Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr
Join author Matthew Swanson and illustrator Robbi Behr for a special event celebrating their middle-grade novel, Life on the Moon, which was recently longlisted for the 2026 National Book Awards for Young People's Literature.
Matthew and Robbi will be your guides to discovering the creative journey behind Life on the Moon, exploring how stories and illustrations work together to create unforgettable adventures, and collaboratively brainstorming how to make a story.
Program includes:
- Author and illustrator presentation (approximately 30 minutes)
- Interactive story-making brainstorm
- Live drawing demonstration
- Audience Q&A
- Free books & book signing, while supplies last
This multi-generational program is perfect for readers, writers, artists, educators, and families who enjoy imaginative storytelling and creative exploration.
Kids (ages 9-12)
Teens (ages 13-17)
Adults (ages 18+)
Life on the Moon follows a boy who moves to the Moon, encounters extraordinary creatures, makes tragic assumptions, discovers unexpected complexities, and ultimately takes bold action to protect what he loves. Funny, thoughtful, and richly illustrated, the novel explores empathy, perspective, and the importance of looking beyond first impressions.