Book Reviews

Chalk It Down! Las Vegas Arts District

| Bonnie Kelso

This Sunday from 11am – 4pm is the first Las Vegas Arts District “Chalk It Down” Chalk Art Festival! I get to be one of the artists, so stop by and say, hi! I’ll be drawing a scene from my new book, Sea Smiles, a picture book all about losing a tooth and sea animals with weird teeth. Music, food, art… what more could you ask for? Hope to see you there!

Chalk with ya later,

Bonnie

Bonnie Kelso writes and illustrates books for children and adults that encourage individualism and brave self-expression. She facilitates art workshops for her local community and beyond. Her debut picture book, NUDI GILL, released April 4, 2023. SEA SMILES, the first of a three-part series, released February 20, 2024. A lover of nature and travel, she often wanders about outside with her family whenever an excellent opportunity to do so presents itself.

Dexter, The Stand-Up Dog!

| Bonnie Kelso

I am soooo excited to announce that I’ve made a new book deal with Gnome Road Publishing! Fall 2025, Dexter, The Stand-Up Dog will be releasing. You may have met Dexter through the internet, or seen him on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. He is a beautiful Brittany Spaniel who lost a leg in a car accident. He taught himself how to walk on his two hind legs. Since then, he has been delighting people all over the world with his story of patience, perseverance, and paw-sitivity!

To learn more about Dexter, check out his Instagram account @DexterDogOuray. Dexter’s owner, Kentee Pasek, and I have written the most adorable picture book and now I am starting to create the final art. I can’t wait to share some sneak peeks with you all. Go, Dexter, Gooooooo!

Bonnie

Bonnie Kelso writes and illustrates books for children and adults that encourage individualism and brave self-expression. She facilitates art workshops for her local community and beyond. Her debut picture book, NUDI GILL, released April 4, 2023. SEA SMILES, the first of a three-part series, released February 20, 2024. A lover of nature and travel, she often wanders about outside with her family whenever an excellent opportunity to do so presents itself.