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Chris Barton
Chris Barton is the author of several picture books, including bestseller Shark vs. Train; The Day-Glo Brothers, which received Sibert Award Honor; Whoosh! Lonnie Johnson’s Super-Soaking Stream of Inventions, which was celebrated on 21 state lists; and Moving Forward, a School Library Journal Best Book of 2022. Other recent titles include How to Make a Book (About My Dog) and Fire Truck vs. Dragon. Chris and his wife Jennifer Ziegler live in Austin and co-host the children’s literature video series “This One’s Dedicated to…”. His new book is Glitter Everywhere! Where It Came From, Where It’s Found & Where It’s Going, which was named one of National Public Radio’s Books We Love.
