Past Events
November 2024
EDEL RODRIGUEZ ON THE MANGO TREE/LA MATA DE MANGO – PICTURE BOOK
Cuban American artist EDEL RODRIGUEZ presents The Mango Tree/La mata de mango, an enchanting wordless picture book that captures his own childhood experience as an immigrant. Colorful and bold visuals tell the story of two boys who spend their days in a mango tree high above the rest of the world. But after a huge storm sweeps one boy out into unknown waters, he finds himself alone in a strange new land where everything is different and unfamiliar. Dive into this tale of new experiences,…
KWAME ALEXANDER & RANDY PRESTON ON HOW TO SING A SONG & BLACK STAR – A CONVERSATION
Newbery Medalist, poet, and Emmy Award-winning producer KWAME ALEXANDER takes to the stage to discuss two new books, joined by singer-songwriter and co-author RANDY PRESTON. Kwame demonstrates his prolific range of talent with the charming and colorful picture book How to Sing a Song, meant for young readers who want to raise their voice and sing the vibrant song of their soul, and Black Star, the dramatic second installment of The Door of No Return series for middle-grade readers,…
MEG MEDINA ON NO MORE SEÑORA MIMÍ – PICTURE BOOK
Newbery Medalist and National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature MEG MEDINA presents No More Señora Mimí, a heartwarming picture book about community and the special role caretakers play in a child’s life. Ana cannot contain her excitement – her abuela is coming to stay with her and is sure to let her play whenever she wants to, instead of rushing her off to school like her neighbor and babysitter, Señora Mimí, sometimes does. In fact, as Ana’s classmate points out,…
ILLUSTRATOR DRAW-OFF
Join us for a mashup battle of illustrator vs. illustrator vying for the title of champion! Featuring JERRY CRAFT, JOHN HENDRIX, GEORGE O’CONNOR, and EDEL RODRIGUEZ.…
LAURA DROSDOWECH ON MAGICAL MIAMI – PICTURE BOOK
In LAURA DROSDOWECH’s Magical Miami, Zoe and Zen’s awesome adventure begins in Wynwood and takes them through Miami’s most notable neighborhoods. They meet a flamingo driving an ice cream truck, hitch a ride on an alligator, swim with a manatee, take the trolley with a celebrity cucaracha, and meet a famous graffiti artist, all while learning some Miami lingo in both English and Spanish. Grades pre–K to 2…
SUSAN ROSE & SILVIA LÓPEZ ON JOSÉ AND FELIZ PLAY FÚTBOL – PICTURE BOOK
Broadway producer SUSAN ROSE and celebrated author SILVIA LÓPEZ present a charming book perfect for young readers just beginning to learn Spanish! José has been selected for the school soccer team and finally gets to be a part of el equipo de fútbol. He starts practicing in his backyard right away, but when he kicks the ball toward the net, his best friend – his dog, Feliz – runs after it! Can José find a way to bring his furry pal to his fútbol games without worrying el perro will chase el balón?…
ILLUSTRATOR DRAW-OFF
Join us for a mashup battle of illustrator vs. illustrator vying for the title of champion! Featuring URU-CHAN, ROBIN HA, and GEORGE O’CONNOR. …