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It has been several weeks since Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast, devastating New Orleans and the surrounding areas. Though thousands upon thousands answered the call for help donating their time, supplies, and money, the need is still great. To help out the children affected by the hurricane, your pal, Mo Willems, award winning author, illustrator, and animator, has gathered a bunch of friends together and organized an online auction to run between November 15-25. Mo writes:

The need is clear and ongoing, and, as a native New Orleanian, it strikes quite close to home. So, I’ve asked a group of friends who happen to be renowned children’s Authors, Illustrators, and Television Creators to join me in auctioning off original art, signed books, and signed memorabilia to benefit the Foundations for Recovery, a Louisiana based group that has organized funds for children and education affected by the Hurricane.

The list of contributors is an absolute wonderland of animation, illustration, and literary talent. Artists include Brad Bird, Dave Barry, Tony Diterlizzi, Pete Docter, Jon Scieszka, Lane Smith, Andrew Stanton... and the list goes on and on and on. Mo himself will be auctioning some SHEEP IN THE BIG CITY stuff and an original drawing from DON’T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS! Christmas is just around the corner and not only will the artist/reader/human being in your family love something from one of these great artist, you'll be helping the children affected by this disaster. Mark your calendars, get your credit cards in hand, and get bidding!