Linus

Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3

In the spirit of All Are Welcome, this gentle picture book about being yourself and inspiring change in others follows sweet, plucky Linus who doesn’t fit into the rigid confines of his straitlaced world—and learns that that’s okay.

Linus is trying his very best to stay in line, but everyone in Linneopolis is bent out of shape because he isn’t square enough for them. When he’s sent to an overnight camp to straighten out and build some character, Linus decides he’s had enough. He’s going to run away and find shapes that aren’t so set in their ways.

But what happens when he starts to miss home? Can he convince the population of Linneopolis to open up instead of shutting down? Or are they too boxed in to hear him out?

About the Author

Stuart Hausmann is an award-winning artist and illustrator living and working in Dallas, Texas. He studied at the Savannah College of Art and Design and went on to earn his BFA with honors from the University of Texas at Arlington. His work has been showcased throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and was featured in Craighead Green Gallery’s New Texas Talent exhibition. He is a winner of the Dallas Arts District’s Year on the Plaza Art Competition for his mural across from the Meyerson Symphony Center and was honored with Dallas Voice’s Best Local Artist award. When he’s not at his easel, Stuart can be found playing and watching basketball, eating tacos, or dancing with his partner at the local cowboy saloon. You can visit Stuart at StuartHausmann.com.