Local Poetry Events!
Nikki Grimes comes to WWU as part of our Compass to Campus Program!
Sharing her Coretta Scott Honor book Words with Wings and encouraging kids to take flight.
Archived: An Imaginary Library
An Imaginary Library: Children’s Books That Do Not (Yet) Exist was an exhibit of original art by 72 illustrators from 30 countries. The exhibit came to WWU from Chicago, having been staged already in Japan, Greece, and Iran. This was the last stop, and the only West Coast venue, before the exhibit returned to Germany. The exhibit was on display February-April, 2010. For detailed information about the exhibit and the project, click on the link below.
Western Washington Children's Literature Conference
Saturday, February 17, 2024
www.wwuclc.com
Matt de la Peña
The Living (Pura Belpré Honor), Mexican Whiteboy (ALA/YALSA Best Books for YA), We Were Here (ALA/YALSA Best Books for YA), The Nation’s Hope: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Lewis.
Kate DiCamillo
Flora & Ulysses (Newbery Medal), Because of Winn-Dixie (Newbery Honor), Tale of Despereaux (Newbery Medal), Mercy Watson series, Blink & Gollie series.
Yuyi Morales
Niño Wrestles the World (Pura Belpré Illustrator Medal), My Abuelita (Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor), Just In Case (Pura Belpré Narrative Medal and Illustrator Honor).
Joyce Sidman
Dark Emperor and Other Poems of the Night (Newbery Honor), Ubiquitous: Celebrating Nature’s Survivors (NCTE Notable Book), What the Heart Knows: Chants, Charms & Blessings.
Matt de la Peña
The Living (Pura Belpré Honor), Mexican Whiteboy (ALA/YALSA Best Books for YA), We Were Here (ALA/YALSA Best Books for YA), The Nation’s Hope: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Lewis.
Kate DiCamillo
Flora & Ulysses (Newbery Medal), Because of Winn-Dixie (Newbery Honor), Tale of Despereaux (Newbery Medal), Mercy Watson series, Blink & Gollie series.
Yuyi Morales
Niño Wrestles the World (Pura Belpré Illustrator Medal), My Abuelita (Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor), Just In Case (Pura Belpré Narrative Medal and Illustrator Honor).
Joyce Sidman
Dark Emperor and Other Poems of the Night (Newbery Honor), Ubiquitous: Celebrating Nature’s Survivors (NCTE Notable Book), What the Heart Knows: Chants, Charms & Blessings.
Creepy Carrots!, Mr. Tiger Goes Wild, My Teacher is a Monster!, You Will Be My Friend!, The Curious Garden, Children Make Terrible Pets - See more at: http://wwuclc.com/#sthash.IY1UtzMX.dpuf
Creepy Carrots!, Mr. Tiger Goes Wild, My Teacher is a Monster!, You Will Be My Friend!, The Curious Garden, Children Make Terrible Pets - See more at: http://wwuclc.com/#sthash.IY1UtzMX.dpuf
Creepy Carrots!, Mr. Tiger Goes Wild, My Teacher is a Monster!, You Will Be My Friend!, The Curious Garden, Children Make Terrible Pets - See more at: http://wwuclc.com/#sthash.IY1UtzMX.dpuf
In Cecilia's Garden - a BIG Book
In Cecilia's Garden, created by Julia Clifford.
From the Artist's statement: "Cecilia's Garden is a story about grief and hope. It is in honor and tribute to all who serve our country, from the soldier who rises to the call to duty, to the family members who support that soldier, to the lone bicycler who exercises his freedom of speech with his bicycle and a single sign that says PEACE."
This fabulous BIG book will intrigue you and capture your imagination; be sure to stop by the library to flip through the pages and enjoy this magical journey. In Cecilia's Garden was on display in the Library Skybridge to coincide with the Children's Literature Conference, 2011
[Images by Heather Dalzell, Western Libraries]
Go to the box below to watch a timelapse video of artist Julia Clifford painting this seven foot tall sculpture picture book.
WATCH: Creating the BIG Book
Artist Julia Clifford timelapse painting In Cecilia's Garden: