Jesse Hughes, Stratton school librarian, Brenna Cockerham Kingfield school librarian, Andrea DeBiase, Carrabassett Valley Public Library librarian, and Peter Brown pose together May 23 during Brown’s visit to Kingfield Elementary School in Kingfield. Jesse Hughes photo KINGFIELD — “As a newcomer to Maine, I’m really happy to have this opportunity to connect with students and educators in Kingfield,” children’s author Peter Brown said. “I’ve spent a lot of time traveling around the country [and the world] talking about my work, and now I’m eager to get better acquainted with young readers across Maine.
” Peter Brown demonstrates his artistic skills on May 23 at the Kingfield Elementary School in Kingfield. Courtesy Photo/Jesse Hughes On May 23, Kingfield Elementary School [KES] hosted Brown, known for his storytelling and vibrant illustrations. The presentations, held in the KES gymnasium, were made possible by the Carrabassett Valley Public Library’s Maggie Trafton Memorial Fund.
There were two sessions, one at 11 a.m. and another at 1 p.
m., where Brown shared insights into his creative process and inspirations behind his work. Brown, originally from New Jersey said he embarked on his creative journey by expressing his tales through drawings.
Transitioning to writing during his teenage years, he honed his storytelling skills while studying illustration at the Art Center College of Design, where his fascination with both words and images blossomed, he said.