Denton County
The Process
Character
Illustrations
Congratulations to Courtney Cole of Guyer High School!
As our character illustrator, she drew the story's characters - Ned, Cassi, and Issac - on a field trip around Denton County.
Landmark
Contest
High school art students drew popular area landmarks and competed for their artwork to appear in the finished book. Scholarships will be awarded!
Book
Production
Artwork was judged by an esteemed panel. Final art selections came together into a children's book showcasing Denton County, Texas. The story is presented in English, Spanish, and Braille.
Unveiling Party!
The Patterson-Appleton Arts Center hosted a big party for the finished book! The entire community was invited to see the original artwork up close and celebrate scholarship winners.
Book
Donations
A copy of the finished book was donated to every 1st grade class in Denton County. It was also donated to public libraries in the community.
Buy a
Book
Books are available for sale on this website and at a handful of retail locations. Each copy sold through this not-for-profit project will help fund the purchase of an additional copy.
