Upcoming Events
In the Art Studio
Everyday Art Project: Paper on the Move!
May 20 - June 27, 2021
All day
Inspired by the exhibition On the Move with Eric Carle, create a transportation network and explore paper in three dimensions!
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Online
Book Share with Molly Knox Ostertag
June 2, 2021
7:00pm
Free
Online Program
Join award-winning graphic novelist Molly Knox Ostertag as she draws and chats about writing and illustrating graphic novels, the importance of queer topics in contemporary and fantasy literature for teens, and her newest book, The Girl from the Sea, the perfect summer teen read featuring selkies, coming out, first love, and a little magic!
Ostertag is the author and illustrator of the acclaimed graphic novels The Witch Boy, The Hidden Witch, and The Midwinter Witch and the illustrator of several projects for older readers, including the webcomic Strong Female Protagonist and Shattered Warrior by Sharon Shinn. She grew up in the forests of upstate New York and graduated in 2014 from the School of Visual Arts, where she studied cartooning and illustration. She currently lives in Los Angeles with her wife and several pets. Visit her online at mollyostertag.com.
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Online
NGA + The Carle Present Art Tales Live: Storytime
June 8, 2021
10:00am
Free
Online Program
(Ages 2 and up) Join educators from the National Gallery of Art and The Carle for this fun, hands-on program. Participants will engage in an interactive storytime featuring Simms Taback’s Joseph Had a Little Overcoat, look closely at original art from the National Gallery of Art’s collection, and explore at-home materials for creating their own wearable art. Program length – 30 minutes.
Registration begins May 5. Register here.
Online
Exploring Race & Representation in Picture Books
June 15, 2021
7:00pm - 8:30pm
June 22, 2021
7:00pm - 8:30pm
$40 (Members $34)
Online Workshop
Registration is full.
(3 PDPs) Learn how to use picture books to provide “mirrors and windows” that reflect readers’ identities and open their eyes to the world beyond their lived experiences. We will consider criteria for selecting books, explore titles featured in The Carle's exhibition Picture the Dream: The Story of The Civil Rights Movement through Children’s Books, and share strategies for engaging children in conversations about race at story time. Participants will also discover tools for conducting diversity audits and other resources for building a more equitable, inclusive book collection. This is a 2-day session, taking place June 15 and 22 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm EST.
In the Art Studio
Everyday Art Project: Song Books
July 1 - August 8, 2021
All day
Free with admission
Inspired by the exhibition Ashley Bryan in Song, use drawing tools to create your own song book.
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Little Books, Big Feelings: Picture Books and Social Emotional Learning (2 sessions)
July 12, 2021
6:30pm - 8:00pm
July 19, 2021
6:30pm - 8:00pm
$40 (Members $34)
Online workshop
(3 PDPs) What stories do we tell to help children cope? In this two-part workshop we will consider how we can use picture books to support social emotional learning. Participants will explore books that address various SEL competencies, including books that can help young readers navigate intense emotions and challenging situations. Participants will consider how these books reflect their experiences inside and outside of the classroom and learn emotionally responsive practices for engaging children in shared reading experiences. This is a 2-day session, taking place July 12 and July 19 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm.
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A limited number of workshop spots are free for preschool teachers and elementary teachers in Title 1 Schools through The Carle Community Fund. Scholarships are awarded at random and offered on a quarterly basis. Application deadline for spring workshops is June 15. Click here to apply.
Image Credit: My Heart Fills With Happiness. Text © 2016 Monique Gray Smith and illustrations © 2016 Julie Flett.
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In the Art Studio
Everyday Art Project: Shape Your Story
August 12 - September 19, 2021
All day
Free with admission
Inspired by the exhibition Speechless: The Art of Wordless Picture Books, experiment with shapes and watercolor pencils to start your own stories.
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