What does it look like when you bring a bear, a unicorn, a kitty, a turtle, a vampire, a mouse, a princess, and a child together? It looks like a LeUyen Pham exhibit at the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature. Pham was born in Saigon (now Ho Chi Minh City) but left with her family in the final days of the Vietnam War. After settling in southern California, … [Read more...]

Jason Chin may not be a scientist by vocation, but he has managed to capture the art of science in his stunning and detailed children’s picture book illustrations, currently on display at the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature (NCCIL). It is no surprise that Chin was enamored with nature and science from an early age. He grew up in Massachusetts with his … [Read more...]

Weather in West Texas might be unpredictable, but on Dec. 2 at the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature, it’s guaranteed to be a “Snowy Day at the NCCIL.” The children’s pictured book museum is hosting its second annual Snowy Day at the NCCIL, inspired by Ezra Jack Keats’ picture book “The Snowy Day” and sponsored by the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation. … [Read more...]

Step into a world where imagination knows no bounds as the National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature (NCCIL) proudly presents the vibrant art of Raúl Colón this fall. Born in New York City in 1952, Colón later moved with his parents to Caguas, Puerto Rico, where he studied commercial art. In 1978, he made his way back to the mainland United States when he moved … [Read more...]

Anna McKay was a volunteer at the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature before stepping into a full-time role as education director in 2022.  She understands the value and hard work that the museum’s group of 12 amazing ladies who volunteer bring to the table.   "Our volunteers are vital to our school tour programming!” McKay said. “Because of the time, … [Read more...]