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Let's Tour Around

Denton County

By Denton County, For Denton County!

The Process

Character Illustrations
Summer 2023

Character
Illustrations

Congratulations to Courtney Cole of Guyer High School!

As our character illustrator, she drew the story's characters - Ned, Cassi, and Issac - on a field trip around Denton County.

Landmark Contest
Fall 2023

Landmark
Contest

High school art students drew popular area landmarks and competed for their artwork to appear in the finished book. Scholarships will be awarded!

Book Production
Winter 2023

Book
Production

Artwork was judged by an esteemed panel. Final art selections came together into a children's book showcasing Denton County, Texas. The story is presented in English, Spanish, and Braille.

Unveiling & Roadshow
Spring 2024

Unveiling Party!

The Patterson-Appleton Arts Center hosted a big party for the finished book! The entire community was invited to see the original artwork up close and celebrate scholarship winners.

Book Donations
Summer 2024

Book
Donations

A copy of the finished book was donated to every 1st grade class in Denton County. It was also donated to public libraries in the community.

Cultural Exchange
Ongoing

Buy a
Book

Books are available for sale on this website and at a handful of retail locations. Each copy sold through this not-for-profit project will help fund the purchase of an additional copy.

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