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Matthew Cordell

About the Author

Matthew Cordell has illustrated many books for children including works of poetry, novels, and picture books, like Bob, Not Bob!; Leaps and Bounce; and Rooting for You! He has also created numerous picture books himself including Wolf in the Snow, which was awarded the 2018 Caldecott Medal, Evergreen; Hope; Wish; Dream; Hello, Neighbor! The Kind and Caring World of Mister Rogers; and Bear Island as well as the Cornbread & Poppy series. Matthew lives in suburban Chicago with his wife, author Julie Halpern, and their two children.

By the Author

102
102

102

by Matthew Cordell

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Cornbread & Poppy for the Win
Cornbread & Poppy for the Win

Cornbread & Poppy for the Win

by Matthew Cordell

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Cornbread & Poppy at the Museum
Cornbread & Poppy at the Museum

Cornbread & Poppy at the Museum

by Matthew Cordell

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Events

April 2026

  • The Book Stall

    The Book Stall is thrilled to host award-winning author and illustrator Matthew Cordell for a drawing demo and a discussion featuring his new picture book, 102!

    811 Elm Street, Winnetka, IL 60093

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  • Upper Arlington Public Library Friends Theater

    More information to come!

    Upper Arlington, OH

  • Parnassus Books

    Public evening event in conversation with Julie Danielson

    3900 Hillsboro Pike Suite 14, Nashville, TN 37215

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  • Wichita’s Advanced Learning Library

    In partnership with Watermark Books & Café

    711 West 2nd St N, Wichita, KS 67203

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  • Sidekick Coffee and Books

    More information to come!

    Iowa City, IA