Mo Willems — Be the Bus & Pigeon 20th Anniversary Edition — At Sidwell

Let me be the first to say that everything has already been said.

Surprises happen when you least expect them.

If I could change just ONE thing about myself, I'd be perfect.

Do you love The Pigeon? Come meet his creator, Mo Willems, as he shares his new book, Be the Bus: The Lost & Profound Wisdom of the Pigeon and Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! 20th Anniversary Edition.

Be the Bus is a novelty book for adult Pigeon enthusiasts that shares important tips, thoughts, opinions, quotes, complaints, and basic philosophical misunderstandings in this profound collection of Pigeon-isms.

Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! 20th Anniversary Edition includes the original beloved story along with an all-new board game.

Books will be available pre-signed by Willems, and the Pigeon will be coming to meet his fans. A copy of Be the Bus is included in the ticket price, and Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! 20th Anniversary Edition will be available for pre-signing as well.

Mo Willems is an author, illustrator, animator, playwright, and the inaugural Kennedy Center Education Artist-in-Residence. He is best known for his bestselling picture books, which have been awarded three Caldecott Honors. Willems has written or co-written four musicals based on his books and he began his career as a writer and animator on PBS’ Sesame Street, where he won six Emmy Awards for writing.

All tickets include a copy of Be the Bus. If you'd like to purchase a copy of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus 20th Anniversary Edition, and/or an additional copy of Be the Bus, select the add-on option when you are purchasing your ticket.

All books will be pre-signed, the author will not be signing books after the event.

Attendees are encouraged to follow COVID guidance provided by the school while on campus.

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