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"Flying" - Peachtree Publishers
“Meet the Vowels” - Carolrhoda Books (written by Sally M.
Walker, illustrated by Kevin Luthardt)
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 Kevin
Luthardt is the artist for the 2005 Chicago Public Library Summer
Reading Program. His work will be featured on promotional posters,
flyers, postcards, T-shirts, book logs, etc. all across the
city of Chicago. Last year 45,000 kids were involved. This year,
the CPL has partnered with the Shedd Aquarium, and the theme
of the program is “Book Splash!” Kevin will also
be appearing at 20 different library branches to promote the
program and talk about his work (see Upcoming Events page).
 Kevin
Luthardt has been chosen as the 2006 artist for the ILA statewide
summer reading program. His work will be featured on posters
and promotional products in libraries across the state of Illinois.
Around 450 libraries and 250,000 kids will be involved. Kevin
will be appearing and/or speaking at various venues over the
next year promoting this program (see Upcoming Events page).
 Kevin
Luthardt is one of 16 artists selected by the Kohl Children’s
Museum to paint a child-sized airplane to celebrate the Museum’s
upcoming opening on The Glen (in Glenview, Illinois) and to
recognize its history as the former Glenview Naval Air Base.
KCM and its Board of Governors is overseeing the production
of 16 child-size fiberglass planes (a la Chicago Cows), each
to be painted as a representation of the Museum’s brand
new exhibits. (see Upcoming Events page for unveiling and other
related events).
 Kevin
Luthardt is one of 200 children’s book illustrators who
are creating exclusive original pieces of art—decorated
wooden snowflakes to be auctioned through eBay this fall. 100%
of snowflakes sales will go to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/The
Jimmy Fund.
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