Paddington and friends

The popular "Paddington Bear" book illustrator R.W. Alley is in Allen County Tuesday and Wednesday. He started his visit Tuesday morning at Iola Elementary School.

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April 1, 2025 - 2:12 PM

Illustrator R.W. Alley speaks Tuesday to Iola Elementary School students. Photo by Richard Luken / Iola Register

R.W. Alley, veteran author and illustrator of scores of children’s books, speaks Tuesday morning during a visit to Iola Elementary School students.

Alley, best known for his illustrations in the popular “Paddington Bear” series, was set to visit schools in Yates Center, Humboldt, Crest and Marmaton Valley, as well as a public meet-and-greet at the Iola Public Library Tuesday afternoon.

His visit was sponsored by the Helen Gates Whitehead Trust.

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