Lincoln Avenue, San Jose Aug 14, 2009
The autographs and drawings by the likes of J. K. Rowling and Marc Brown adorning its walls and doors chronicle such visits. (408) 292-8880. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Lesley University graduates told to stay hopeful despite recession May 19, 2009
Marc Brown, honorary degree recipient and creator of Arthur the Aardvark, joked that he was a good choice for speaker on account of having been fired from countless jobs. But, he told graduates, what mattered was that he eventually found a job he loved writing and illustrating books. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Speakers reach for words that fit the times May 14, 2009
Authors Marc Brown (left) and Dennis Lehane and Attorney General Martha Coakley have considered the economy and other issues in preparing their remarks ... "I got chosen because someone did exhaustive research into the many jobs from which I was fired," quips Marc Brown, creator of the "Arthur" children's books and PBS series, who will speak Saturday at Lesley University. (Boston Globe)
'Arthur' creator Marc Brown to receive honorary degree at Lesley University graduation May 2, 2009
Arthur' creator Marc Brown to receive honorary degree at Lesley University graduation - Cambridge, Massachusetts - Cambridge Chronicle & Cambridge TAB ... Arthur' creator Marc Brown to receive honorary degree at Lesley University graduation ... Graduates at the morning ceremony will be addressed by creator Marc Brown and graphic designer Luba Lukova. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
• Kids can help Arthur the aardvark find new friend Mar 1, 2009
Arthur, of book and PBS fame, and creator Marc Brown have tackled blindness and dyslexia, head lice and peanut allergies among the gang in Elwood City, the small town where the man and the aardvark first settled together in 1976. Now they're teaming up to invite children to create a new Arthur character, but not just any friend. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Ottoson candidate site visits continue next week Feb 20, 2009
When I am reading with my son, anything by Marc Brown. My favorite movie is Saving Private Ryan. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
