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Conference Information
This American producer has created properties such as It’s Happy Bunny, Just Jimmy, a children’s TV series, and a clothing line. He is the author of the Dear Dumb Diary books. His Franny K. Stein series, The Fran That Time Forgot, has been selected as one of two winners of the 2006 Eleanor Cameron Award.
This Pennsylvania artist/author graduated from Pratt Institute of Art & Design and had created over 30 books for children including An Angel for Solomon Singer, Dylan’s Day Out, Emily’s Art, Kitten Red, Yellow, Blue, Matthew A.B.C., Mr. Mumble, and The Secret Lunch Special.
This cartoonist and illustrator, still working with the Springfield News-Sun, has illustrated over 30 books for children including: I Ain’t Gonna Paint No More, The Emperor’s Old Clothes, Plantzilla, Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon, We the Kids, Over the River and Through the Woods and Take Me Out of the Bathtub.
This author from Cincinnati has written many books for children including, Anna the Bookbinder (illustrated by Ted Rand), Goldfish and Chrysanthemums, Grandfather Counts, Shanghai Messenger (illustrated by Ed Young), Tire Mountain, When the Bees Fly Home, and The Lemon Sisters.
A native of Texas, now living in Brooklyn, this artist/author has many books to he credit including: Lightship, The Racecar Alphabet, Poppy, City of Light, City of Dark, Billy and the Rebel, Ereth’s Birthday, and Uncles and Antlers.
This author, who lives in Colorado Springs with her husband, Michael, has written many books for children, such as: East of the Sun and West of the Moon, Alphabears: An ABC Book, Good Night, Fairies, The Man Who Kept House, Numbears: A Counting Book and Ten Little Bears: A Counting Rhyme.
This artist creates illustrations primarily of children’s fantasy books. Among the books he has illustrated are classics such as The Wind in the Willows, The Wizard of Oz, and the stories of Hans Christian Andersen. He is renowned for the intricate and realistic detail he brings to his work, and the rich colors he chooses.
This artist/author grew up in a small farming community in California and very early became interested in nature, which is reflected in many of her books, such as I Celebrate Nature (winner of the Distinguished Book in the Field of Social Studies), My Favorite Tree, Earth Notes, Discover the Seasons, and The Forest Alphabet Encyclopedia. She now lives in Prescott, Arizona.
This artist/author was born in Xalapa, Mexico but moved to the United States with her husband in 1995. She is the artist/author of Just a Minute: A Trickster Tale and Counting Book, which won the 2004 Pura Belpre Award and named a Golden Kite Honor Book. She is the illustrator of Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez which was the winner of the 2004 Christopher Award.
This San Diego artist/author has created many books for children including: Michael’s Golden Rules, Henry’s Freedom Box, MOSES: When Harriet Tubman Led her People to Freedom, Please, Puppy, Please, He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands and The Real Slam Dunk.
Thursday morning, July 17
Named the first Children’s Poet Laureate by the Poetry Foundation in 2006. For over 30 years, Jack Prelutsky's inventive poems have inspired legions of children to fall in love with poetry. His outrageously silly poems have tickled even the most stubborn funny bones, while his darker verses have spooked countless late-night readers. His award-winning books include The New Kid On The Block, The Dragons Are Singing Tonight, The Frogs Wore Red Suspenders and If Not For The Cat.
Growing up in Massachusetts and now living in New York City, this artist/author has written and/or illustrated many books such as: Willy and May, Mr. Emerson’s Cook, I Know An Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie and The Grannyman. Her dream came true when she was asked to illustrate Lloyd Alexander’s How the Cat Swallowed Thunder.
This artist/author is an award-winning graphic artist whose work has appeared on numerous television programs. She has most recently entered the field of children’s books with books such as: Lemons Are Not Red, and The Hidden Alphabet. She lives on Long Island, New York..
This fee entitles you to:
- Attend all keynote sessions
- Five continental breakfasts
- Chances to win many door prizes
- A special registration gift
- Institute handouts
- Attend many pullout sessions
- The basic registration fee is waived for those participating in the Institute for graduate or undergraduate credit.
This year is our second year to include a “Children’s Book Writing Strand.” A special strand will permeate the institute for those interested in becoming a children’s book author/illustrator. This must be taken for the full five-day conference.
You may chosse any or all days of the Insitute to attend. Check the artists for a complete scheudle and chosse which days you want to attend. The fee is below:
All five days $225
Any four days $200
Any three days $170
Any two days $120
Any one day $65
Institute space available will accommodate 300 participants. Registration for the 2008 Mazza Museum Summer Institute begins February 1, 2007 and closes July 10, 2008, or earlier, if maximum participation limit is reached. Please register early.
NO REFUNDS AFTER June 1, 2007. There will be a $20.00 processing fee on all refunds. Refund checks will be issued after the Institute concludes.
Through the generosity of Floyd & Stella Dickman an endowment has been established to help librarians with the registration fee for the summer institute. If you are interested in applying for this grant please contact Barbara McCrory at 419-434-5521 or mccrory@findlay.edu for further information and an application form.
Attend The University of Findlay’s Summer Stock Performance of A Year with Frog and Toad on July 17, 8pm The special ticket price for Institute participants is $15.00
Book and Lyrics by Willie Reale
Music by Robert Reale
Based on the books by Arnold Lobel Arnold Lobel's well-loved characters hop from the page to the stage in Robert and Willie Reale's musical A Year with Frog and Toad. Conceived by Mr. Lobel's daughter, Adrianne Lobel, A Year with Frog and Toad remains true to the spirit of the original stories as it follows two great friends, the cheerful and popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad through four fun-filled seasons. A score that bubbles with melody and wit, its jazzy upbeat sound is a perfect match for the hopping, crawling and flying denizens that inhabit Frog and Toad's world. Featuring a small cast that doubles in several roles and simple, suggestive costumes and staging, A Year with Frog and Toad is a perfect show for an ensemble group of actors. It's clever book and lyrics and snazzy music can serve as a great introduction to theatre for youngsters, while keeping adults entertained as well.
A new show, destined to become a classic, A Year with Frog and Toad is inventive, exuberant and totally enchanting. "Jazzy, perky delight" —Rohan Preston, Star Tribune
For tickets call The University of Findlay Box office @ 419-434-5335 or 1-800-472-9502 ext 5335.
Benjamin E. Sapp, Deputy Director
Mazza Museum
The University of Findlay
1000 N. Main Street
Findlay, OH 45840-3695
(419) 434-4560 FAX (419) 434-6480
e-mail: sapp@findlay.edu
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