Tuesday, December 11, 2007

The Best of the Best in 2007

STRANGE BEDFELLOWS:
Picture Books of Distinction in 2007


Saturday, December 15
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
http://www.picturebookart.org/
1:30 – 3:00 pm
Presented by Susan Bloom, Emeritus Director of the Center for The Study of Children’s Literature at Simmons College. In anticipation of the presentation of the 2007 Caldecott Medal awarded annually to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children for the preceding year, Susan selects her favorites. In her presentation she shares with the audience what makes these particular books rise above the others. Focusing on illustrations and the interplay of words and pictures she shares her insights as to why she considers these books the “best of the best.” (2 Professional Development Points) Free with Museum Admission.

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