DiMenna Children’s History Museum at the New-York Historical Society

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The New-York Historical Society Museum which recently hosted the exhibit Madeline in New York: The Art of Ludwig Bemelmans is home to the DiMenna Children’s History Museum. Activities there include

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Chip Kidd on John Updike

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Book cover designer Chip Kidd spoke to The John Updike Society at Alvernia University on his numerous book cover designs for John Updike books. Alvernia’s Miller Gallery is featuring an exhibit of Chip Kidd’s drawings and posters.

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Vojtech Kubasta: Czech Children’s Pop-Up Book Engineer

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The Grolier Club in New York City hosted the exhibit “Pop-Ups From Prague: A Centennial Celebration of the Graphic Artistry of Vojtech Kubasta” covering his work from the 1920s to the 1980s.

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“Why Children’s Books Matter”

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The New York Public Library‘s exhibit “The ABC of It: Why Children’s Books Matter” curated by Leonard S. Marcus has been extended to September 7, 2014.

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