Reading Archives - ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï /tag/reading/ The Spirit of ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:44:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 The Poetry of Picture Books: Matthew Burgess and Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie in Conversation /event/the-poetry-of-picture-books-matthew-burgess-and-mariahadessa-ekere-tallie-in-conversation/ Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000 /?post_type=tribe_events&p=129574 A celebration of Matthew Burgess's "Fireworks."

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]]> Lyricism, rhythm, concision, musicality… The qualities we often associate with poetry are equally important in a picture book text, and both are best experienced when read aloud. It is no coincidence that many poets have tried their hand at writing picture books, often with tremendous success. For this event, join Matthew Burgess and Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie—both poets, professors, and picture book authors—for a lively discussion and reading of their recent titles, Fireworks and We Go Slow, respectively. A Q&A will follow.

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]]> Keith Haring, Picture Books, and Cookies /event/keith-haring-picture-books-and-cookies/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:30:00 +0000 /?post_type=tribe_events&p=119683 Share your favorite children's book, enjoy cookies and milk, and relax before finals start!

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]]> In connection with the current exhibition of Keith Haring prints, this special event is a cozy celebration of art and children’s literature. Associate Professor of English Matthew Burgess will read from his illustrated biography, Drawing on Walls: A Story of Keith Haring, followed by a conversation with Provost April Bedford about the particular magic of picture books. Milk and cookies will be served, and participants are invited to bring a favorite children’s book to share. Co-sponsored by the Art Department, English Department, the Office of the Provost, the Office of Student Affairs, and the School of Visual, Media and Performing Arts.

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