From Cincinnati Dog Walks to Picture Books | Cincinnati News

Loren Long, Cincinnati’s beloved children’s book creator, found his big break on a dog walk—spotting a yellow school bus that became the heart of The Yellow Bus. From his hometown’s streets to his Americana-inspired art, Long’s journey—from dreaming of baseball to illustrating for giants like Time and Forbes—culminated in writing his own stories later in life. His breakout hit Otis led to a TV show, collaborations with Obama and Gorman, and a philosophy that visuals can speak louder than words. Even today, he sneaks in Cincinnati gems like Greater’s ice cream into his books. His next adventure, The Boy and the Island, drops in 2027—and his advice? Your city, your voice, your success. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e1ff10bd0dda56db