Meet Cecilia Ruiz, acclaimed Mexican author and illustrator. Enjoy Cecilia's behind the scenes presentation of her amazing illustrations, books and hear all about her background. After a fun book reading of her latest book, Mr. Fiorello's Head, participants will explore printing and how to build a character with wonderfully basic geometric shapes and a beautiful limited color palette. For more about…

Presented monthly, Saturday Stories invites guest illustrators to lead children and their adult companions in a read-aloud workshop related to the wide range of materials and processes that illustrators use to create their picture books. Join author/ illustrator Lian Cho in her Brooklyn art studio, with her rib-tickling picture book, Pig Town Party, about a…

Join us for a special hands-on workshop led by renowned Italian botanical artist Giacomina Ferrillo who is joining us from England. Giacomina is featured in the American Society of Botanical Artists' 27th Annual International Exhibition, making this a unique opportunity to learn directly from an expert in the field. In this session, participants will explore…

Join us for a special Botanical Illustration Workshop designed for young artists! This workshop will begin with an inspiring tour of the American Society of Botanical Artists 27th Annual International Exhibition. Participants will explore beautiful works of art and draw inspiration from nature’s most intricate details.  After the tour, participants will dive into a hands-on…

Meet multi-award winning Italian author and illustrator, Beatrice Alemagna, with her acclaimed picture book Pepper and Me, published by Hippo Park. This enchanting and unexpected tale about a childhood mishap becomes the occasion for growth and self-reflection. A little girl falls on the street, scraping her knee and her father tells her not to worry,…

Presented monthly, Saturday Stories invites guest illustrators to lead children and their adult companions in a read-aloud workshop related to the wide range of materials and processes that illustrators use to create their picture books. Join Chuck Groenink for a virtual studio tour, an illustration demo, and reading of his picture book, When Digz the…