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.

102

by Matthew Cordell

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Cornbread & Poppy for the Win

by Matthew Cordell

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Cornbread & Poppy at the Museum

by Matthew Cordell

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Events

April 14, 2026 / 6:00PM EDT

Upper Arlington Public Library Friends Theater

An Evening with Author & Illustrator Matthew Cordell

2116 Arlington Avenue, Upper Arlington, OH 43221
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April 15, 2026 / 4:20PM CDT

Parnassus Books

Public evening event in conversation with Julie Danielson

3900 Hillsboro Pike Suite 14, Nashville, TN 37215
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April 18, 2026 / 10:00AM CDT

Wichita’s Advanced Learning Library

In partnership with Watermark Books & Café

711 West 2nd St N, Wichita, KS 67203
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April 19, 2026 / 3:00PM CDT

Sidekick Coffee and Books

A magical afternoon to celebrate Matthew Cordell's new book, 102!

1310 1/2 Melrose Ave, Iowa City, IA 52246
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Matthew Cordell

About the Author

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Events

April 2026

Upper Arlington Public Library Friends Theater

Parnassus Books

Wichita’s Advanced Learning Library

Sidekick Coffee and Books

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Events

April 2026

Upper Arlington Public Library Friends Theater

Parnassus Books

Wichita’s Advanced Learning Library

Sidekick Coffee and Books