Joe Morse

Joe Morse is an artist and children's book illustrator based in Toronto, Ont. In 2006, he was nominated for a Governor General's Literary Award for his illustrations inCasey at the Bat, a picture bookofErnest L. Thayer's classic poem. His illustrations also appear in the booksPlay Ball Jackie!, written by Stephen Krensky,Hoop Genius,written by John Coy, and most recently,Go Show the World,a picture book about Indigenous heroes by Wab Kinew.The book ison the2018 Governor General's Literary Award shortlistfor young people's literature illustrated books.

Known for his celebrity portraits, Morse has created artwork for major league sports teams, Universal Pictures, Nike, Coca Cola, Target, Rolling Stone, the New York Times and others.

Books by Joe Morse