The Freedom of Art, Again
What is the point of art in the AI era? What is the point of writing? These questions are on the minds of every creative.
On David Foster Wallace and the Terrible Sport of Branding Yourself
I love reading David Foster Wallace’s essays on tennis. Recently his essay on Tracy Austin struck a note.
Captain Ahab's Business Book!
Captain Ahab is here to share his wisdom with entrepreneurs everywhere.
Create Your Own Macy's Mermaid Hotel: A Paper Craft Project Inspired by Nantucket
Macy Maguire could use a little help fixing up the Mermaid Hotel and turning it into a quaint New England bed and breakfast. This downloadable paper craft is just the way to help her out.
Nantucket Cobblestone Character Cards: Mini Cards for Games, Crafts, and More!
Celebrate Nantucket's famous cobblestone streets with these delightful character cards. Use them to make memory games, gift tags, banners, standing dolls, mobiles, and stickers. Perfect for kids who love Nantucket and enjoy creative freedom.
The Sound and the Silence of Dreams
“The Party” by Jamaica Kincaid is one of the most unusual and most powerful children’s books I have read in a long time. But what is it about?
Hot Dawwwg! Somebody Should Give This Book The Caldecott Medal.
It’s not very often that you can experience art without any preconceptions from awards or reviews. I experienced the pure joy of Doug Salati’s “Hot Dog” without having any idea that it had won the 2023 Caldecott Medal.
The Untethered Transcendence of John Lennon Illustrated
To read Jean Jullien’s illustrated children’s book of “Imagine” is to achieve the kind of transcendent, dismantled experience that John Lennon depicted in his iconic song.
Colie Cobble Crossword Puzzle
Colie loves crossword puzzles, but this one is really hard! Do you think you can help him solve it?
Buddy & Barnstable Are Defeated - Coloring Sheet
Buddy Biggins and Barnstable won’t be able to destroy Nantucket’s cobblestones anytime soon, thanks to the swift work of Nantucket’s two sheriffs. Enjoy this coloring sheet to celebrate the island’s victory against unchecked development!
Macy's Mermaids Coloring Sheet
Help Macy add some color to these mermaids to make her hotel sparkle!
Buddy Biggins Coloring Sheet
Buddy Biggins and his contractor are feeling pretty great about their plans to pave Nantucket’s cobblestone streets! Help them get their colors back so they can see straight again!
Buddy Biggins Costume
Buddy Biggins is the greediest villain on Nantucket. He wants land, he wants money, he wants power. The budding capitalist in your life can download this Buddy costume and show his friends how to make deals.
Macy’s Mermaid Mobile
Macy’s Mermaid Hotel is the best kept secret on Nantucket island, and Macy wants you to celebrate its mysteries with her. Enjoy this DIY mermaid project for kids of all ages.
Colie Cobble's Word Scramble & Coloring Sheet
Colie Cobble might love to write lyrics, but he makes a mess of his words. Help him unscramble his messy words.
Colie Cobble 3-in-1 Party Decorations
The cobblestones love Nantucket parties, especially when they can celebrate them with you. Download this activity to create a party banner, cake toppers, and gift tags for kids.
Colie Cobble Easter Eggs
Everyone knows Easter is a very special time of year on Nantucket. Your kids can celebrate the holiday with this fun DIY paper craft project. Colie Cobble and five of his friends are here to entertain you.

