IBBY Canada and Toronto Public Library have named children’s book cartoonist John Martz as the 2015 Joanne Fitzgerald illustrator-in-residence. Martz’s residency will take place during the month of October at the Northern District Branch, where his artwork will be on display.

As part of the program, Martz will offer a series of workshops, art activities for children, visits to schools and colleges, one-on-one portfolio reviews with other artists, and more.

A silent auction in support of IBBY Canada will take place on Oct. 1.