Yelena Bryksenkova, Eleanor Grosch, Bella Pilar, Red Nose Studio and Nate Williams each contributed artwork to the 19th Annual Children’s Book Art Silent Auction, part of BookExpo America at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. All proceeds from the auction support efforts opposing the censorship of children’s books and authors, including The Kids’ Right to Read Project, Banned Books Week and the ongoing legal efforts working on behalf of children’s books and authors nationwide.

The auction takes place on Wednesday, May 29th from 5:30 to 7:30pm in the River Pavilion of the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. The art can be previewed online with some of the pieces available for bidding prior to BookExpo America as part of a special online auction, opening Saturday, May 18th at 9am and closing Friday, May 24th at 9pm.

Nate Williams is one of 25 artists from around the world commissioned to illustrate a series of chocolatisms for a soon to be launched social media campaign from Hershey’s. The campaign seeks to motivate Hershey’s 5 million Facebook and Pinterest fans to share their own chocolatisms – which are ‘truisms about life with a delicious chocolate twist’ – using the hashtag #HersheysChocolatisms in order to become eligible to win a prize. Nate’s vibrant illustration features bold shapes and textures combined with a cast of cool characters; the hand-lettered headline – or chocolatism – proclaims ‘My favorite bars are filled with chocolate.’ Read more about the campaign here.

Nate Williams created the cover art for Bay Area jazz band Tin Cup Serenade’s latest album, Tragic Songs of Hope. The artwork was recently recognized by American Illustration and will appear in their online showcase, THE ARCHIVE. This is the second time Nate has illustrated for the band, also creating the cover art for their 2007 self-titled album. Coincidentally, that illustration was also recognized by American Illustration and appeared in their 27th annual.

Nate Williams illustrated packaging for organic snack food company, Alive and Radiant. His graphic icons illustrate the good-for-you ingredients that can be found in their Kale Krunch and Veggie Krunch snacks – from kale and chia seeds to red bell peppers and lemon juice. Thanks go out to Juli at Juli Shore Design!

We’re pleased to announce that several Magnet artists were recognized by American Illustration and will appear in either the AI32 annual or on THE ARCHIVE as part of American Illustration’s website collection. Ana Bagayan, Gordon Wiebe and Nate Williams each had work chosen to appear on THE ARCHIVE, while Emiliano Ponzi, Graham Roumieu, Jungyeon Roh, Pieter Van Eenoge and Red Nose Studio had their work selected to appear as full-pages in the annual.

The AI32 book and THE ARCHIVE will launch November 6th-7th at American Illustration’s two annual events – The Party and BIG TALK – in New York City.

Congratulations go out to all!

CHOSEN – Ana Bagayan

CHOSEN – Gordon Wiebe

CHOSEN – Nate Williams

SELECTED – Emiliano Ponzi

SELECTED – Graham Roumieu

SELECTED – Jungyeon Roh

SELECTED – Pieter Van Eenoge

SELECTED – Red Nose Studio

Nate Williams’ Mechanicools onesies for Wordsation are currently available on Zuilily.com at a 50 percent discount. The designs feature fun robots with shooting rockets, wild planets and shining stars printed on 100 percent cotton rib knit onesies. The sale starts today and runs until Saturday, March 30th.

Nate Williams was commissioned to do the hand-lettering for two newly released puzzle books from St. Martin’s Press. Edited by Will Shortz of The New York Times, The New York Times Monday Crossword Puzzle Omnibus and The New York Times Tuesday Crossword Puzzle Omnibus each feature 200 solvable puzzles for the crossword lover who enjoys the Times’ easiest puzzles.

Nate Williams illustrated for Time Out Chicago’s recent shopping feature on spring baby fashion. The Babes in the Wood spread ran in their February/March issue and features Nate’s sweet, seasonal doodles combined with photos of hip babies rocking spring’s trendiest designs. Photography by Kristyna Archer.

Nate Williams was commissioned to do the hand-lettering for a new campaign for Westwood College. The campaign includes a series of quotes from Westwood students who have achieved success with the school, each rendered in Nate’s unique style. The quotes appeared in color and were combined with photos for posters and the Westwood College website and Facebook page. Thanks go out to Art Director, Brian Neumann, at Cactus Communications.

Nate Williams’ hand-lettering provided the backdrop for ASICS’ ‘New Year’s Resolutions’ window display for Lady Foot Locker. The display included a series of hand-lettered resolutions, such as ‘resolve to evolve’ and ‘push workouts to new limits.’ The inspirational slogans were each rendered in a unique style and could be seen in the windows of Lady Foot Locker stores across the U.S. throughout the month of January.