The Celebri-Dots project is a very special initiative launched by educator and International Dot Day founder Terry Shay. He invited published authors, illustrators, and celebrities who “share in the dream of a more creative world” to make a dot - and, in the process, inspire others to make their own positive, purposeful mark on the world.
This special showcase gallery represents only a fraction of the hundreds of Celebri-Dots that Terry’s vision made possible since the project started in 2012. All dots are viewable here on his original Celebri-Dots website.
While Terry sadly passed away in 2023, we are committed to carrying on his efforts, and will be adding new Celebri-Dots in the months and years to come. If you are someone who has made their mark on the world - or know someone who has, we invite you to inspire others by contacting us to submit an original dot.
Carole Hart
Carole Hart is an award-winning television and film producer/writer. She began her career in television working with her partner and husband, Bruce Hart, as one of the original writers of Sesame Street, for which she won her first Emmy. She also produced, with Marlo Thomas, Free to Be ... You and Me, the now classic children's album, best-selling book and Peabody Award-winning television special.
Sharon Creech
Newbery Medalist Sharon Creech was the inspiration for the Celebridot project. In 2011, Dot Day founder Terry Shay received an email from Creech containing a "dot" she had created, which inspired him to ask other authors, illustrators, and celebrities to do the same!