Charles & Ray: Designers at Play: A Story of Charles and Ray Eames

Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3

A playful introduction to the designs of Charles and Ray Eames by Geisel-winning creator James Yang.

Charles was an architect. Ray was a painter. Together they made the perfect team. By using structure, shape, and color, they knew they could transform anything. And because they saw problem-solving as an adventure, they were able to incorporate playfulness into everything they designed.

Geisel Award-winning author and illustrator James Yang has created an exuberant story about Charles and Ray Eames, two of the most iconic designers of the Mid-century modern design movement, which will inspire readers to dream up new ways to see the world around them.

About the Author

James Yang is the author and illustrator of several accalimed picture books, including A Boy Named Isamu which won the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature Honor and Stop! Bot! which won the Theodor Geisel Award. His work has appeared in publications like Graphis, Newsweek, Forbes, Fortune, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal. You might have seen some of his art in many of New York City's subway cars! He lives in Brooklyn.

You can visit him at JamesYang.com or follow him on Instagram @YangBlog.

Author Residence: New York City, NY