Children’s book illustrator and author R.W. Alley, who for more than 20 years has provided illustration for the popular “Paddington Bear” book series, will be in Allen County Tuesday and Wednesday to visit with area school children.
On top of visits in Iola, Humboldt, Yates Center, Crest and Marmaton Valley, Alley will be at the Iola Public Library from 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday for a meet and greet and book-signing.
The first 10 people who arrive will receive a free book.
Other works will be for sale at the library.
Since 2014, Alley has illustrated 20 “Paddington Bear” books, which have grown so popular they’ve been adapted to the movie screen.
Alley also has authored several books, such as the “Breezy Valley at Work” series.
Funding for Alley’s visit is provided by the Helen Gates Whitehead Trust.
