Extra behind-the-scenes features ....

This section showcases some fun and interesting Barnstormers material.

Loren’s notes about Barnstormers Read about what inspired the series. Loren doesn’t only write and draw pictures about old-time baseball, he used to play on an 1869 baseball team! more >
	The Barnstormers alphabet See large versions of the special letters that Loren designed for each chapter of the books. more >
Cast of characters Drawings and sketches of the Barnstormers characters done when Loren was deciding how each person should look. more >
	Radio interview with Loren Listen as Loren talks with Barbara Gray at Cincinnati Public Radio station WVXU about Barnstormers, vintage baseball terminology, and his picture book Toy Boat. more (mp3) >

THE BOOKS
There will eventually be six books in the series. As each one is published, you will be able to see illustrations, original sketches, and other information by selecting its cover below:

Barnstormers special features | Loren’s notes | characters | alphabet | interview | game 1 sketches | game 2 sketches | game 3 sketches

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