Michael Hall

In his youth, New York Times best selling children’s book author/illustrator Michael Hall dreamed of becoming a writer. Dyslexia sidelined those dreams and he turned to a career as a graphic designer. As his design career flourished, Hall continued creating books on his own, eventually catching the eye of a book agent and publisher. Currently at work on his eighth book, Hall’s work is known for it

In his youth, New York Times best selling children’s book author/illustrator Michael Hall dreamed of becoming a writer. Dyslexia sidelined those dreams and he turned to a career as a graphic designer. As his design career flourished, Hall continued creating books on his own, eventually catching the eye of a book agent and publisher. Currently at work on his eighth book, Hall’s work is known for its bright, graphic imagery and clever word play. Additional Media Pioneer Press Minnesota Music in this Segment Lakewood Cemetery Mark Mueller Scott Nelson Special thanks Greenwillow Books Red Balloon Bookshop Pioneer Press Hennepin County Medical Center Macalester College

Air Date 1/29/17