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Charlie Mylie felt relief when the pandemic allowed him to give up his "Pop Up Charlie" performance-drawing routine. Now he's a full-time children's book illustrator who is published by major houses.
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Gift-giving can be challenging enough when you're human. But when you're a mouse, it's really tough. Kansas City artist Charlie Mylie has just released…
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It's tempting to say that for nearly 40 years, Lawrence bankruptcy attorney John Hooge has led a bit of a double life. He built a successful law career…
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Segment 1: Comedy is comedy for kids and adults.Mo Willems has written for Sesame Street and has authored many children's books with iconic characters…
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Segment 1: Kansas City poet wins International Latino Book AwardA local poet has won two major awards this year, for her work in both English and Spanish.…
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Segment 1: Stan Lee's local impact on entertainment culture.Stan Lee, the creator of the Marvel Comics Universe, passed away earlier this week. On this…
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Transitioning from picking cotton to painting storefront signs was a big change for a young Mark English growing up in Texas during the Great Depression.…
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Having a sibling with autism can be challenging, as kids with autism often struggle to connect with other children. These frustrations inspired actress…
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Kansas City artist Shane Evans was raised by a mother and father whose racial and cultural backgrounds were different from one another. But to Evans they…
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English-only speakers might not be able to read Spanish, but they'll likely recognize the emotions, situations and imaginary worlds created by children's…
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For centuries, scientists have looked to artists to help visualize the complexities of the human body. The techniques have changed — from wood engravings…
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Last week, visiting instructor Héctor Casanova Cinderhouse was at his desk in the illustration department at the Kansas City Art Institute, contemplating…