The Winooski Memorial Library is thrilled to welcome local author, illustrator, and Caldecott medalist Jason Chin as we kickoff our 10 week youth summer reading program!
Come learn about Jason's journey as an artist, hear selections from his work, and draw along with him! Youth will also have the opportunity to sign up for this year's summer challenge.
-Tuesday, June 18th from 4:00 - 5:00 PM
-O'Brien Community Center, 32 Malletts Bay Ave
-Free! Open to all ages; all are welcome.
-No registration required.
About Jason Chin: Caldecott medalist Jason Chin is the author and illustrator of many acclaimed books, including Grand Canyon, Redwoods and Your Place in the Universe. He received the 2022 Caldecott Medal for Watercress, by Andrea Wang and a Caldecott Honor, Sibert Honor, and the NCTE Orbis Pictus award for Grand Canyon. While researching his books, he's gone swimming with sharks, explored lava fields and camped with scorpions at the bottom of the Grand Canyon. Jason loves making art, learning about science and getting outside to hike, bike, ski and explore.
Questions about this event? Please contact Library Youth Services Coordinator Kirsten Wilson at kwilson@winooskivt.gov or 802 655 6424.
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