The Society of Illustrators in New York is host to so many wonderful shows throughout the year.  But the hands-down, all-out, gotta-love-it, most charming is always the Original Art Show. This juried exhibition, which is on display through November 21, “celebrates the fine art of children’s book illustration.”  And what a celebration it is: over 150 original works selected from the books themselves are on display.  Best of all, once you’ve toured the show, you can buy any of the books you’ve discovered on the spot.  Now THAT’S what we call fun with a purpose!

Congratulations to these ispotters whose work appears in the show:


Raul Colon


Greg Couch


Rafael Lopez


Robert Neubecker


Kevin O'Malley


Janet Pedersen


Giselle Potter


Edel Rodriguez


Marc Rosenthal


Dan Santat


Mike Wimmer