Peter Brown grew up near Princeton, New Jersey. He loved to write stories and draw as a child and even made “a few simple picture books at the age of five.” His grandfather loved to paint, and he shared that love with Peter, who was influenced by a high school art teacher to become a professional artist.

Graduating from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California, Brown went to Europe to get direction. Wondering about “unflying birds,” he returned to New York where he was struck on the head by a pigeon’s poop. This seemingly meaningless event inspired him to write his first children’s book, Flight of the Dodo.

Brown’s newest book, Chowder, is a picture book. Peter Brown admits that he still has difficulty with writing; therefore, his books have few words. He now lives in Brooklyn, New York, where he likes to make friends with bulldogs.

For more information, visit www.twbookmark.com/authors and www.somebrownstuff.com.

Peter Brown will appear on Saturday, Oct. 28, 10 am in the Salt Lake City Main Library, Auditorium. Peter will also appear Saturday, Oct. 28, 12:30-1 pm, in the Salt Lake City Main Library, Children’s Library Story Room.