Frans Vischer, author, illustrator, Disney animator speaks for Arne Nixon Center Advocates Annual Meeting,

Fresno State, October 19th

The Arne Nixon Center for the Study of Children’s Literature and the Arne Nixon Center Advocates (ANCA) at California State University, Fresno, invite you to join Frans Vischer, author, illustrator and animator, for a presentation for the ANCA annual meeting on Thursday, October 19th in the University Dining Hall. A catered reception for the author will begin at 5:30 p.m. with his talk to follow at 6:30 p.m. The meeting is free and open to the public. Books will be available for sale and signing.

Vischer is the author and illustrator of the picture books, Fuddles, A Very Fuddles Christmas and Fuddles and Puddles. The stories are based on Vischer’s very own fat, pampered, and spoiled cat, Fuddles. A middle grade novel entitled, Jimmy Dabble is also among Vischer’s published works.

In addition to his books, Vischer works as an animator for Disney Studios. He has worked on such films as, Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, Cats Don't Dance, The Road To El Dorado, The Princess and The Frog, and Winnie The Pooh.

During his stay in Fresno, Vischer will speak to Fresno State graphic design students and visit a local elementary school. To find out more about Frans and Fuddles, visit his website.

Parking for the event is restricted. To obtain a free parking permit enter the code 218820 into parking permit dispensers found at entryways on campus. Parking in lot P27 off of Cedar and Scott Avenues (one block north of Shaw) is suggested.

For more event information, including disability accommodations or access, please contact the Arne Nixon Center.