Matthew Cordell

About the Author

Matthew Cordell is the creator of numerous picture books including Wolf in the Snow, which was awarded the 2018 Caldecott Medal, Evergreen; Hope; Wish; Dream; Hello, Neighbor! The Kind and Caring World of Mister Rogers; and Bear Island, as well as the Cornbread & Poppy series. He has also illustrated works of poetry, novels, and picture books such as Bob, Not Bob! by Audrey Vernick and Liz Garton Scanlon and Leaps and Bounce and Rooting for You! by Susan Hood. Matthew lives in suburban Chicago with his wife, author Julie Halpern, and their two children.

Cornbread & Poppy at the Carnival

by Matthew Cordell

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Cornbread & Poppy

by Matthew Cordell

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Hope

by Matthew Cordell, Illustrated by Matthew Cordell, Cover design or artwork by Matthew Cordell

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Dream

by Matthew Cordell, Illustrated by Matthew Cordell, Cover design or artwork by Matthew Cordell

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Bob Not Bob!

by Audrey Vernick, by Liz Garton Scanlon, Illustrated by Matthew Cordell, Cover design or artwork by Matthew Cordell

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Leaps and Bounce

by Susan Hood, Illustrated by Matthew Cordell, Cover design or artwork by Matthew Cordell

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Wish

by Matthew Cordell, Illustrated by Matthew Cordell, Cover design or artwork by Matthew Cordell

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Rooting for You

by Susan Hood, Illustrated by Matthew Cordell

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hello! hello!

by Matthew Cordell, Illustrated by Matthew Cordell

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Events

April 18, 2026 / 10:00AM CDT

Wichita’s Advanced Learning Library

In partnership with Watermark Books & Café

711 West 2nd St N, Wichita, KS 67203
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April 19, 2026 / 3:00PM CDT

Sidekick Coffee and Books

A magical afternoon to celebrate Matthew Cordell's new book, 102!

1310 1/2 Melrose Ave, Iowa City, IA 52246
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Matthew Cordell

About the Author

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Events

April 2026

Wichita’s Advanced Learning Library

Sidekick Coffee and Books