BY JILLIAN QUINLAN
Clarkston News Intern

Award-winning Michigan illustrator, Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen and his wife Robbyn will be at the Independence Township Library on April 14, from 7 pm-9pm.
The couple will be discussing their latest book, Adopted by an Owl. The book, which was illustrated by van Frankenhuyzen and written by his wife, is a true story about Jackson, a great horned owl they rehabilitated. In return, the owl spent his life on their farm and watched over their family.
The Friends of the Independence Township Library and the Clarkston Farm and Garden Club will host the event.
” The Garden Club went to his home last year and toured the place. It is a farm, a beautiful setting. He took us on a walk through the woods and pointed out different animals,” Gene Molzon of The Clarkston Farm and Garden Club said. “The landscape was beautiful. However, not everyone could go so when we heard he would be in the area we decided to bring him here.”
Van Frankenhuyzen was art director of Michigan Natural Resource magazine for 17 years. He is also noted for his mural work at Fort Mackinac on Mackinac Island, Fort Michilimackincak and the Natural History Museum at Michigan State University. He currently travels throughout Michigan as an artist and educator. His programs range from hands-on painting seminars to wildlife rehabilitation.
Van Frankenhuyzen’s illustrations can also be seen in the books: “The Legend of Sleeping Bear”, “The Legend of Mackinac Island” and “The Legend of the Lady’s Slipper,” all of which will be for sale at the library the night of the event.