# Event Details - **Event Name**: MATTHEW CORDELL, "Starman" FREE KIDS EVENT - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 25 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun, 25 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: White Whale hosts picture book author/illustrator and Caldecott Medalist Matthew Cordell!About this EventThe perfect FREE weekend activity for your elementary school kid? Seeing an award winning picture book artist! A book that celebrates the iconic David Bowie? Even better! White Whale is honored to host Caldecott Medalist Matthew Cordell in store for his newest book, Starman: The Cosmic Voyage of David Bowie. Ideal for ages 5-12. Please note: this event starts at 3pm.Introduce young minds to the many iconic faces of David Bowie with this ethereal homage from Caldecott Medalist Matthew Cordell.David Bowie's countless devotees know that he was more than a musician, more than a celebrity; the trail of expression and creativity that he blazed is burning to this day, lighting a path for ages to come. But how to introduce that blaze to kids who weren't even born yet when he passed on?In answer, Caldecott Medalist Matthew Cordell brings readers on the galactic journey of Bowie's life, with stops for each phase of his ever-transforming career. No cut-and-dry biography, Starman is the true story of a spirit driven to seek, to dare, and to continuously transform.MATTHEW CORDELL has written and illustrated many books for children, including Wolf in the Snow, which won the Caldecott Medal and a Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor; Hello, Neighbor! The Kind and Caring World of Mister Rogers; Evergreen; Cornbread and Poppy; Bear Island; and Wish. He is the illustrator of many more, often authored by Philip Stead, such as The Only Fish in the Sea, Follow that Frog!, and Every Dog in the Neighborhood. Matthew’s books have been recognized as Best of the Year selections by The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Boston Globe. He lives in suburban Chicago with his wife, author Julie Halpern, and their two childrenCan't make it? Order copies of Matthew's books (all to be signed 10/25 at event) https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/f111e120-c5fb-11f1-ba03-b7505d4e7d42-rimg-w1200-h628-dcc88888-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pittsburgh/matthew-cordell-starman-free-kids-event/100002002309513656 - **Event Categories**: kids, art, literary-art, music, trips-adventures, entertainment, dog - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: All Ages - Duration: 1 hour - Location: White Whale Bookstore - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Pittsburgh - **state**: PA - **country**: United States - **location**: White Whale Bookstore - **lat**: 40.461023 - **long**: -79.9482606 - **full address**: White Whale Bookstore, 4754 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: MATTHEW CORDELL, "Starman" FREE KIDS EVENT - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/14227cd1923aa794b4e5f2043f934b71bb737bbc8b0b6709628f3a42a1fde317-rimg-w1200-h628-dcc88888-gmir.jpg?v=1790370074 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is MATTHEW CORDELL, "Starman" FREE KIDS EVENT being held? - **A:** MATTHEW CORDELL, "Starman" FREE KIDS EVENT takes place on Sun, 25 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sun, 25 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm at White Whale Bookstore, 4754 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing MATTHEW CORDELL, "Starman" FREE KIDS EVENT? - **A:** MATTHEW CORDELL, "Starman" FREE KIDS EVENT is organized by White Whale Bookstore. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** MATTHEW CORDELL, "Starman" FREE KIDS EVENT is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Pittsburgh, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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