It’s not just an exhibition, it’s a festival celebrating Brooklyn’s large and eclectic community of children’s book illustrators.
Says the Library: “Brooklyn is home to the LARGEST concentration of children’s book professionals on the planet.” At the Brooklyn Library’s main branch at Grand Army Plaza, this interesting fact is put on brilliant display by the work of the illustrators featured in this exhibition.
I always had the sense that there were a lot of children’s book pros around here but this just proves it. This festival, which runs through January 23rd, 2011 has many facets.
Drawn In Brooklyn Exhibitions
September 21, 2010 – January 23, 2011
Central Library, Grand Army Plaza
I think the show is terrific and I thoroughly enjoyed a panel discussion I attended last Sunday! It was titled “My Inspiration” John Bemelmans Marciano moderated and Sophie Blackall (above), John Rocco and R. Gregory Christie gave presentations. Melanie Cecka, Bloomsbury editor, spoke about her work as well. You can read more about them on my blog. I highly recommend seeing illustrators who are scheduled to do readings there over the next couple of months!!
Thanks for the write up. Louise!