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Carrie Finison and Daniel Wiseman Launching Their New Picture Book via Zoom (2/3)

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Belmont Books hosts a virtual launch event for DON’T HUG DOUG (G. P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers) with author Carrie Finison and illustrator Daniel Wiseman via Zoom on Wednesday, February 3 at 6:30 pm (ET).

Meet Doug, an ordinary kid who doesn’t like hugs, in this fun and exuberant story which aims to spark discussions about bodily autonomy and consent–from author Carrie Finison and the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of The World Needs More Purple People, Daniel Wiseman.

Carrie Finison writes poetry, stories, and books for kids. She is the author of the picture book Dozens of Doughnuts, illustrated by Brianne Farley. She lives outside Boston with her husband, their son, and their daughter, and two cats who allow her to work in their attic office.

Daniel Wiseman is best known for the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of The World Needs More Purple People by Kristen Bell and Benjamin Hart. He has illustrated many books for kids, including Goodbye Brings Hello by Dianne White, Play This Book by Jessica Young, When Your Lion Needs a Bath by Susanna Leonard Hill, and the Baby Scientist series by Laura Gehl. He lives with his family in Knoxville, Tennessee.

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Posted: February 1, 2021