“I’m so excited Leonard will be in Hong Kong — he is a living encyclopedia of children’s literature and a very nice guy. I just saw his exhibit at the New York Public Library on the history of children’s literature and it was so well done. Everybody who walked through learned so much. I wished I could have taken my students!” Dr. Kathleen Ahrens, Children’s Book Author and Head of the Language Centre at Hong Kong Baptist University
Bring Me a Book Hong Kong is pleased to invite internationally renowned children’s book critic, Mr. Leonard Marcus to Hong Kong to give talks to parents, educators and budding writers and illustrators. Please register on the link provided:
Registration : http://openclass.hk/activity/2226
June 11, 2014: CHILDREN’S BOOKS AND THE LADDER OF YEARS
In this entertaining and innovative illustrated program, Leonard considers children’s literature as a unique window on early childhood development. Focusing on such core issues as the establishment of trust, the development of family and peer relationships, and the consolidation of a secure and flexible self, this programs gives audiences a fuller understanding of the value for children of classics like Goodnight Moon and Where the Wild Things Are and other, more recent touchstone books
Time: 19.00 – 20.30
Venue: Leo Lee Arts Center Auditorium, Canadian International School, 36 Nam Long Shan Road, Aberdeen
Fee: HK$250 per person
Suitable for: Parents and anyone interested in picture books!
Language : English
June 14, 2014: WHAT MAKES A GREAT PICTURE BOOK GREAT?
In this illustrated lecture, historian Leonard Marcus explores the origins of the modern picture book as an art form and highlights the seminal contributions of innovators Randolph Caldecott, Beatrix Potter, Vladimir Lebedev, Bruno Munari, Maurice Sendak, Eric Carle, Mitsumasa Anno while also answering the question: Why do some picture books last?
Time: 18.00 – 19.30
Venue: KPMG office, 23/F Hysan Place, 500 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay
Suitable for: Children’s Book Writers and illustrators and Picture Book Enthusiasts
Fee: HK$250 per person
Language : English
*Class fee’s paid are non-refundable.
*Class fee’s paid are non-refundable.
