| Leonard S. Marcus |
| Children's Book Historian, Author, Critic |
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| January |
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BBC TELEVISION: "The Author Who Did Not Exist,"
a documentary about Lemony Snicket, including an interview with LSM. (For information, contact Deep Sehgal: deep.sehgal@bbc.co.uk) |
10 |
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CABINET MAGAZINE:
Publication of Winter 2003 "Childhood Issue,"
co-edited by David Serlin and Brian Selznick, featuring an interview with LSM on children's book history. www.immaterial.net |
20 |
| February |
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CAMBRIDGE, MA:
Dinner talk on children's book illustration at the monthly meeting of the Society of Printers,
at the MIT faculty club, starting at 5:30 p.m.. (For information, contact Bob Overholtzer: 617 351-5993; email: Bob_Overholtzer@hmco.com) |
05 |
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NEW YORK, NY:
Late morning talk on the history of children's book publishing,
at the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators national convention,
at the Roosevelt Hotel, Madison Avenue and East 45th Street. Book signing to follow. (For exact time and other information, contact Lin Oliver: lin@linoliverproductions.com) |
09 |
| March |
| VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO: Airing of Listening Library's recording of Karen Hesse's Witness including an interview with Karen Hesse by LSM, starting at 7 p.m. | 10 |
| VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO: Repeat of March 10 program (above), starting at 7 p.m. | 11 |
| April |
| AUDIOFILE MAGAZINE: Release of April/May 2003 issue, featuring "The Magic of Audio: A Conversation with Leonard Marcus," pp. 20-22. | 01 |
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CAMBRIDGE, MA:
Arbuthnot Symposium on the art of Maurice Sendak, starting at 8:30 a.m.,
at the Kresge Auditorium, MIT (For information, contact Gregory McGuire: Gmwriter@aol.com) |
05 |
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BROOKLYN, NY:
National Library Week slide talk for school children
at the Brower Park Branch of the Brooklyn Public Library, starting at 10 a.m. (For information, contact Paquita Campoverde: 718 369-9385, Ext. 153) |
10 |
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AMHERST, MA:
Public Conversation with Mitsumasa Anno, His Editors, and LSM,
at the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, starting at 7 p.m. (For information, contact Nora Maroulis: nora@picturebookart.org) |
14 |
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NASHVILLE, TN:
Opening of the exhibition: "Exploring The Great Outdoors:
Sports and Recreation in Original Illustrations from Children's Books,"
co-curated by Dr. Curtis Sandberg, Jerry J. Mallett, and LSM. (For more information, and exhibition tour schedule, please contact Curtis Sandberg: CSANDBER@meridian.org) or visit: www.meridian.org |
27 |
| May |
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PARENTING MAGAZINE:
Release of May issue with interview with LSM about
choosing books for young children. (For information, go to: www.parenting.com) |
01 |
| DUTTON CHILDREN'S BOOKS: Publication of Storied City: A Children's Book Walking-Tour Guide to New York City, by LSM. | 15 |
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PW DAILY FOR BOOKSELLERS:
"The Booklover's Big Apple: PW Daily Talks with
Leonard Marcus", a conversation about Storied City with Jennifer Brown (For information, go to:PWDaily@email.publishersweekly.com) |
20 |
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BROOKLYN, NY:
"Brooklyn Public Library Forum on Summer Reading,"
a borough-wide discussion with LSM and others, starting at 9:30 a.m., by LSM
at the Brooklyn Heights Branch Library. (For information, contact Gr ace Shanahan: 718 934-2117) |
22 |
| June |
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NEW YORK, NY:
Slide talk and reception celebrating the opening of the exhibition
"Storied City," at the Central Children's Room, New York Public Library
(20 West 53 Street), starting at 3 p.m.
This exhibition is based on Storied City: A Children's Walking-Tour Guide to New York
City, by LSM. (For information, contact Jeanne Lamb: jlamb@nypl.org) |
07 |
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CROTON, NY:
Slide talk on Storied City at the Carrie E. Tompkins Elementary
School, starting at 7 p.m. (For information, contact Carol Collins: acollinsa@exchange.tc.columbia.edu) |
16 |
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NEW YORK, NY:
Booksigning for Storied Ctiy, at Books of Wonder (16 West 18th Street), from noon to 2:00 p.m. (For more information, contact BOW: 212 989-3270) |
28 |
| July |
| WASHINGTON, DC: Release of "The Art of Reading: An Interview with Children's Literature Expert Leonard S. Marcus," in Read All About It, the newsletter of Reading Is Fundamental, Inc., July/August 2003 issue. | 01 |
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US.PENGUINGROUP.COM:
"An Interview with LSM" about Storied City, with ideas for
for using the book whether they teach in New York City area or elsewhere. (Go to "Young Readers" page and click on "Teachers and Librarians") |
01 |
| August |
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LOS ANGELES, CA:
General session program and two workshops,
at the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators' annual convention, at the Century Plaza Hotel. (For information, contact Mercedes Coats: mercedescoats@scbwi.org) |
15-18 |
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MANHATTAN CABLE:
"The Florence Morrison Show" (channels 67 and 110) A conversation about Storied City, 1-1:30 a.m. |
18 |
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MANHATTAN CABLE:
"The Florence Morrison Show" (channels 67 and 110) A conversation about Storied City, 1-1:30 a.m. |
25 |
| September |
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WASHINGTON, DC:
"National Reading Celebration," at the Corcoran Gallery. A day-long
event organized by Reading Is Fundamental featuring more than 20 illustrrators demonstrating
and talking about their work, with a series of panel discussions throughout the day moderated by LSM. (For more information, contact Aaron Smith: ASmith@rif.org) |
13 |
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PHOENIX, AZ:
Afternoon slide talk about Margaret Wise Brown at the Phoenix Public Library. (For more information, contact Elaine Meyers: 602 262-4607: elaine.meyers@phoenix.gov) |
15 |
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NEW YORK, NY:
Donnell Central Children's Room, New York Public Library (20 West 53 Street, 2nd floor).
Talk at the dedication ceremony honoring the library as a literary landmark in its role as
home to the original Winnie the Pooh dolls, starting at 1 p.m. (For information, call 212 621-0636) |
20 |
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NEW YORK, NY:
New York is Book Country street fair along Fifth Avenue.
Book-signing for Storied City at the Books for Kids Foundation booth, 3 - 4 p.m. (For exact booth location, please check newspaper listings or call 212 252-9169) |
21 |
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OLD GREENWICH, CT:
Slide talk based on Storied City, at the Perrot Memorial Library,
90 Sound Beach Avenue, Old Greenwich, starting at 7:30 p.m. (For more information, contact Kate McClelland: 602 262-4607: 203 637-8802 |
24 |
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MANHATTAN CABLE:
"The Florence Morrison Show" (channels 34 and 107). A conversation about Storied City, started at 12:30 p.m. |
24 |
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NEW YORK, NY:
Slide talk based on Storied City,
at the Princeton Club (15 West 43 Street), starting at 6:30 p.m. Book-signing will follow. (For information, contact Wanda at Events Office, 212 596-1200) |
25 |
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CLINTON, NY:
"The Alice Provensen Celebration and Symposium,"
day of talks by LSM and others honoring the art of Alice Provensen, at the Clinton Community Library. (For more information, contact Nancy Nelson: 602 262-4607: Kkwnelson@aol.com) |
29 |
| October |
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HARCOURT:
Release of Mary Norton's The Borrowers fiftieth anniversary edition, with a foreword by LSM. |
01 |
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NEW YORK, NY:
Slide talk and workshop for teachers, based on
Storied City: A Children's Book Walking-Tour Guide to New York City, at the Central Children's Room,
New York Public Library (20 West 53 Street), starting at 9:30 a.m. (For information, contact Jeanne Lamb: jlamb@nypl.org) |
11 |
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NEW YORK, NY:
"A Conversation with Marianne Carus, Founder of CRICKET magazine,"
marking the magazine's thirtieth anniversary. At Donnell Central Children's Room, 20 West 53rd Street,
starting at 6: 30 p.m. (For information, contact Megan Butler: mbutler1@optonline.net) |
16 |
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MANHATTAN CABLE:
"The Florence Morrison Show" (channels 34 and 107). A conversation about Storied City,continued, starting at 12:30 p.m. |
18 |
| December |
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BROOKLYN, NY:
Family program at the Brooklyn Museum of Art
(200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY), based on Storied City: A Children's Book Walking-Tour Guide to New York City, starting at 4 p.m. (For information, contact: Allison Day: allison.day@brooklynmuseum.org) |
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