This is the BEST annual guide to Indie Bookstore Day events in the Twin Cities and across greater MN. Bookmark it, share it, and have fun tomorrow! #IndependentBookstoreDay

Indie Bookstore Day arrives in TEN DAYS! Here's my cover for the new Midwest Indie Bookstore Roadmap from @midwestbooksellers.bsky.social

This is so cool—a children's book I illustrated has been turned into a musical! "The Right Thing to Do: The Joe Mauer Story" will premiere this Friday at @stagestheatre.bsky.social in Hopkins, MN. Author: Joe Schmit Publisher: Wise Ink Book & Music: Michael Mahler Director: Sandy Boren-Barrett

I did another book, with @zandercannon.bsky.social and @kevincannon.bsky.social, about the first time(s) we went to the moon. Apollo 8 — Artemis II's proud parent — is a focus of "T-Minus", because people looking at Earth from space is always beautiful. www.simonandschuster.com/books/T-Minu...

Wild Rumpus Books @wildrumpusbooktore.bsky.social Minneapolis, MN The most kid-friendly (and animal-friendly!) bookstore I've ever encountered. 🐈‍⬛

Happy opening day to Acorn Bookshop! Acorn is moving into Milton Square in St. Paul (aka The coziest spot to shop in the entire Twin Cities), and I'm honored to draw their likeness for the Twin Cities Independent Bookstore Passport!

New bookstore art by @kevincannon.bsky.social!

Soooo many new stores to draw in the next few months! 😅 Grab a copy of the all new Midwest Indie Bookstore Roadmap at 300 participating bookstores on Saturday, April 25, 2026 Produced by the great folks at @midwestbooksellers.bsky.social #IndieBookstoreDay #IndependentBookstoreDay

Just noticed that the illustration on DreamHaven's bookmarks is by the great @kevincannon.bsky.social!

Recent illustration of @boneshakerbooks.bsky.social’ new location on 26th & Lyndale in Minneapolis.

Gentle reminder that the greatest film ever conceived is playing at The Parkway Theater in Minneapolis tonight. 🎥 @hundredsofbeavers.bsky.social 🍿 The Parkway Theater MPLS 7 pm Doors // 7:30 pm Costume Contest // 8 pm Movie All Ages theparkwaytheater.com/all-events/b...

I can finally reveal that I illustrated a variant cover for Zander Cannon's amazing horror series SLEEP. Make sure to grab issue No. 7 at your local comic book store on 12/24! Thanks @zandercannon.bsky.social & @imagecomics.com! #ZanderCannon #Sleep #HorrorComic

Stickers have arrived! We love what @kevincannon.bsky.social did with the design on the right (totally captured the mood here!) and the logo on the left is by Claudia McGehee (www.claudia-mcgehee.com).

Welcome to the newest members of MIBA @midwestbooksellers.bsky.social Please go find them on Bsky, IG & FB and say hi! 👋 #booksky #bookstores

My newest puzzle CABIN FEVER is out! Perfect for dads, grads, and anyone wearing plaids. www.puzzletwist.com/kevincannon

A little fan art to plug a not-to-be-missed show at the Parkway this Saturday... HUNDREDS OF BEAVERS @hundredsofbeavers.bsky.social, the 2024 cult hit fresh off a UK barnstorming tour, is in Minneapolis for one night only. And there's a COSTUME CONTEST! Tickets: theparkwaytheater.com

Recent illustrations for @mspmag.bsky.social's annual Mpls.St.Paul Jr. issue! #OnlyinMN

Built this Creeper with my 6 yr old… complete with adjustable joints & TNT heart! #minecraft #creeper

if you'd like to see a wide re-release of Hundreds of Beavers in theaters this year, one night only, in thousands of cities — repost this. we've got some doubters.

two hours until andor

Whittier, Minneapolis Recent project for Whittier Alliance, featuring @artsmia.bsky.social, MCAD, Karmel Mall, Soo Line Community Garden, & others.

See you tomorrow, Madison! Saturday, April 26 1-2pm: Lake City Books 3-4pm: Mystery to Me Books

Every year Twin Cities Geek publishes the most comprehensive guide to the Twin Cities bookstore scene on IBD. Bookmark this link for your adventures on Saturday!

Midwest Indie Bookstore Roadmaps are here! Pick one up for free and explore book shops across the Midwest.

See you in Madison, WI next Saturday! To celebrate Indie Bookstore Day I'll be signing MIBA Bookstore Roadmaps and puzzles at two great stores, Lake City Books and Mystery to Me.

happy 100th bday 🍰 Lots going on in the Twin Cities today to celebrate, including a swanky party at Story Line Books, a live reading at the MN History Center, and a graphic novel adaptation signing by the great K. Woodman-Maynard at Brother Justus Whiskey. #thegreatgatsby #fscottfitzgerald

Love seeing this in the wild! Word on the street is that these posters will be available online in a few weeks. As always, follow @hundredsofbeavers.bsky.social for the latest news.

Tonight I was honored to introduce @hundredsofbeavers.bsky.social to a sold-out crowd at the @newbeverly.bsky.social I’ll hold this memory in my Midwest heart forever. Hail to the beave! Thank you @justincookpr.bsky.social for the privilege!

LA folks: Hundreds of Beavers (@hundredsofbeavers.bsky.social) starts a 3-day run today at the @newbeverly.bsky.social! Check out the brand new 35mm print & grab one of my posters there while you're at it.

Wrapping up some background doodles for the 2025 Indie Bookstore Roadmap, which goes to press today! Grab a FREE copy of the map at any of 300 participating bookstores on Indie Bookstore Day: Saturday, April 26, 2025. #IndieBookstoreRoadmap

For this week’s repost of a classic review, I shared a piece I wrote about Kevin Cannon’s (@kevincannon.bsky.social) graphic novel Far Arden way back in 2009. It’s a really good book! Warren Peace Classic: Far Arden, by Kevin Cannon open.substack.com/pub/matthewb...

My desk setup hasn’t changed much since I started designing drama posters for my high school thirty years ago: ink, paper, light, and some music.

Fantastic haul. No notes.

Behind the scenes glimpse at the screen printing set-up for my Rosie’s Coffee Co design (and the final product)! 📸: Rosie’s Coffee Co in Pecatonica, IL

Sundays are perfect book shopping days. #sunday #quietreading #bookdragons

Super honored to illustrate the 1,000-piece puzzle for this year's Holiday Puzzle Derby, produced by @puzzletwist.bsky.social Missed out? You can still get the puzzle even though the contest is over: www.puzzletwist.com/products/leg... #JigsawPuzzleContest #HolidayPuzzleDerby #RemotePuzzleDerby

Niche Books Lakeville, MN #booksky #IndieBookstoreRoadmap

Hearthside Books Watertown, MN #booksky #IndieBookstoreRoadmap

Bromley’s Books Marquette, MI #booksky #IndieBookstoreRoadmap

Thrilled to have created a puzzle for this year’s Puzzle Derby! I’ll post an image once the contest ends on Jan 3.

Middle Ground Books & Gifts Emporia, KS #booksky #IndieBookstoreRoadmap

The Last Chapter Book Shop @lastchapter.bsky.social Chicago, IL #booksky #IndieBookstoreRoadmap

The Atlas Collective Moline, IL #booksky #IndieBookstoreRoadmap

Our Town Books Jacksonville, IL #booksky #IndieBookstoreRoadmap

Enchanted Books Quincy, IL #BookSky #IndieBookstoreRoadmap

Anthology for Books Geneseo, IL #BookSky #IndieBookstoreRoadmap

Slipcover art I made for the [SOLD OUT!] limited edition Hundreds of Beavers blu-ray.