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Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Library of the Early Mind

Library of the Early Mind

The public is invited to an exclusive Central Valley showing of a new film, “Library of the Early Mind,” a documentary film about contemporary books for young people. The 85-minute movie explores the art and impact of children's literature on our kids, our culture, and ourselves. The film features 40 prominent authors and illustrators, including Gregory Maguire, Lemony Snicket, Nancy Garden, Jerry Pinkney, Brian Selznick, and more. The number of books in print by the cast of this film exceeds 240 million.

Date: Thursday, February 3, 2011
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Place: Room 2206 in the south wing of the Henry Madden Library

refreshments will be served in that same room starting at 6 p.m. Admission is free but seating is limited to 95 on a first- come, first-served basis. Older children are welcome if accompanied by an adult.

For information call the Arne Nixon Center for the Study of Children's Literature at 559-278-8116.