Literary News and Events for the end of the week and weekend
The Central Valley’s own Margarita Engle won the 2019 NSK Neustadt Prize for Children’s Literature! This prestigious award is given by the World Literature Today magazine. An esteemed panel of authors selects both the finalists and the winner based solely on literary merit as well as the perceived importance of an artist’s overall contribution to children’s literature. NSK winners are awarded $35,000, a silver medallion and a certificate of recognition. Tomorrow evening Thursday, October 11) at Arte Americas hear Rafael Lopez speak about his many children’s books and community murals. This free event begins at 6 pm, and allows guests to also tour the museum’s Dia de los Muertos altar exhibition. The address is 1630 Van Ness Ave., Fresno CA 93721. On Saturday at 11, swing by Petunia’s Place to see Fresno’s own Joan Schoettler at the launch for her latest book, Ruth Aswa: A Sculpting Life. Children ages 5-12 are invited to participate in an art adventure. This week is Teen Read Week (theme: "It's Written In the Stars: Read!"), and the public library is holding an art contest for ages 13 and up. See the link for details! Finally, if you ordered Scholastic books through the library, they are here! Watch for them to come home in your child’s book bag. Thank you for supporting the library!
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