Local artist, book illustrator and former art teacher Thomas Block will discuss book illustrating November 4 at the Wiscasset Public Library in Wiscasset -- the last in a series of  Wednesday evening talks at the library. His talk begins at 5 p.m.

Block will discuss his latest book illustrations published in "Bear Moonlight Sonata." The historical fiction book, as told from a bear’s perspective, tells how Ludwig van Beethoven composed his 14th sonata titled "Moonlight Sonata" through his special connection and friendship with a brave bear named Moon. Block will talk about his work as an illustrator and his collaboration with the author Steven D. Powell, a life-long resident of Maine. Block will have copies of the book for sale.

Block retired as an art educator in coastal Maine after 37 years to pursue a career as an artist/illustrator. He was named Art Educator of the Year in 2001. Among the books he has illustrated are "Togus a Coon Cat Finds a Home" by Don Carrigan, the young adult novel "Patch Scratching" by Steven Powell, and 2014 National Indie Publishing award winner "Retsbol Rises" by Jayne Jones.

Block also creates fine-art pieces exhibited at many local venues such as River Arts Gallery, Boothbay Region Art Foundation, Pemaquid Art Gallery, Maine Art Gallery, and University of Southern Maine Art Gallery, as well as at Trinity College and Savannah College of Art and Design.

The Boothbay Register/Wiscasset Newspaper awarded Thomas Block Artist of the Year 2014 recognition.

For more information about Block's appearance contact the library at 882-7161. The library is located at 21 High Street in Wiscasset.