The book & album were born, bred and baked in the boroughs!
Idea sparked by a true story in Astoria
Written at a table outside of the New York Public Library
Illustrated in Astoria
Molly was Emily’s upstairs neighbor (Emily knew Molly was a musical theatre actor, but didn’t know Molly was an illustrator)
Emily moved to Manhattan to make in hopes of promoting their book more
Xan and Emily met when Emily needed a dog walker (Xan lives across the street on the UWS)
Xan fell in love with the book (Emily knew Xan was a musical theatre actor, but didn’t know she was a composer until she sent Emily the first song)
Only in NYC, could neighbors, friends and dog walkers collaborate so easily to create such incredible stories and music to share with the world
Sir Duke of Astoria has sailed the seven seas. This is his debut novel about Astoria, NYC, his absolute favorite place to be.
Molly Coyne brought sweet Sir Duke to the pages, as well as beautifully created all the details that make NYC the best place to be.
Xan Oliva created and performs the songs of A Beagle with a Bagel in a Borough.
Emily Hawkins is Sir Duke’s agent and creator of Sir Duke.
Email
hello@sirdukeofastoria.com