R. Gregory Christie is an award-winning children’s book illustrator and lecturer with a long track record of creating inspiring art. Christie is best known for his beloved Coretta Scott King Award-wining books: No Crystal Stair: A Documentary Novel of the Life and Work of Lewis Michaux, Harlem Bookseller, Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U. S. … [Read more...]
NCCIL’s Most Traveled Exhibit Returns for Little Golden Books 80th Anniversary
The Poky Little Puppy made its debut in 1942 as one of the 12 original Little Golden Books with sweet, brightly colored illustrations by Gustav Tenggren. In the book, author Janette Sebring Lowrey tells the story of five curious little puppies that dig a hole under a fence to explore the wide, wide world. Illustrations from the book were included in a Little Golden Book … [Read more...]
NCCIL Provides Art Activity Bags for Virtual School Tours
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...]