The National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature launched the new “Virtual School Tour” to coincide with the fall exhibition opening of “What Might You Do? The Art of Christian Robinson.” Like so many other cultural institutions around the world, the NCCIL knew that few, if any, traditional school field trips are likely this school year because of the ongoing … [Read more...]
NCCIL Hosts Final Exhibit of David Small’s Work
For a final, beautiful bow, David Small will once again make a return to the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature. “A David Small World” originally opened at the NCCIL in 2001 - one year after the historic Rhodes Building became the official home to the museum. Exactly 20 years after Small’s work was first exhibited at the museum, the NCCIL is hosting … [Read more...]
Abilene Influencers: Trish Dressen
BACKGROUND & BIO Abilene is so much a part of Trish Dressen that it seems strange, even to her, that Abilene isn’t part of her address. She, her husband, Jeff, and their three children live in Buffalo Gap. Trish makes the short commute every morning to Abilene where she is the executive director of the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature, a position she … [Read more...]
Art through the eyes of Loren Long
Connoisseurs of children’s art and literature know the work of Loren Long, who will be exhibited at the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature this summer. He has “putt puff puttedy chuffed” his way all over bestseller lists. He wrote and illustrated a series of Otis books about a lovable tractor that makes the “putt puff” sounds as he helps his animal friends … [Read more...]
Memberships Make the Mark
“I always love to say Abilene is full of characters, and there is no better place than the Storybook Capital of America to have them all bring this community to life,” says Megan Allred. Allred is a member of the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature, a storybook anchor, and serves on the Abilene Cultural Affairs Council Board of Directors. Her family has … [Read more...]