Grace Lin, Illustration for Once Upon a Book by Grace Lin and Kate Messner (Little, Brown Books). Collection of the artist. © 2022 Grace Lin.
The Art of Grace Lin: Meeting a Friend in an Unexpected Place
Grace Lin’s first picture book, The Ugly Vegetables, was published in 1999 to glowing praise. Twenty-five years later, she has created more than 30 titles, including board books, early readers, and middle grade novels, garnering Caldecott, Newbury, and Geisel honors along the way. Lin is a dedicated advocate for diversity in children’s book publishing, with a popular TEDx talk, “The Windows and Mirrors of Your Child’s Bookshelf” and created the video essay, “What to do when you realize classic books from your childhood are racist?” for PBS News Hour and New England Public Radio. This career retrospective of more than 80 works celebrates all aspects of Lin’s creativity with original art, sketches, manuscripts, and videos.
Curated by Melissa Hung.
To borrow this exhibition, please review the lender requirements and send your request to Collections Manager & Chief Registrar Rachel Eskridge at rachele@carlemuseum.org.
Grace Lin, Illustration for Bringing in the New Year (Knopf Books). Archives & Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library. © 2008 Grace Lin.
Grace Lin, Illustration for Chinese Menu: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods (Little, Brown Books). Collection of the artist. © 2023 Grace Lin.
Grace Lin, Illustration for Chinese Menu: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods (Little, Brown Books). Collection of the artist. © 2023 Grace Lin.
Grace Lin, Illustration for Chinese Menu: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods (Little, Brown Books). Collection of the artist. © 2023 Grace Lin.
Grace Lin, Illustration for Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (Little, Brown Books). Collection of the artist. © 2009 Grace Lin.
Grace Lin, Illustration for Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (Little, Brown Books). Collection of the artist. © 2009 Grace Lin.
Grace Lin, Illustration for Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (Little, Brown Books). Collection of the artist. © 2009 Grace Lin.
Grace Lin, Illustration for The Ugly Vegetables (Charlesbridge). Collection of the artist. © 1999 Grace Lin.
Grace Lin, Illustration for One is a Drummer: A Book of Numbers by Roseanne Thong (Amicus). Collection of the artist. © 2004 Grace Lin.
Grace Lin, Illustration for Bringing in the New Year (Knopf Books). Courtesy of R. Michelson Galleries. © 2008 Grace Lin.
Grace Lin, Illustration for Ling & Ting Together in All Weather (Little, Brown Books). Courtesy of R. Michelson Galleries. © 2015 Grace Lin.
Grace Lin, Illustration for Kite Flying (Dragonfly Books). Collection of Brigitte Sierpien. © 2002 Grace Lin.
Grace Lin, Illustration for A Big Mooncake for Little Star (Little, Brown Books). Collection of the artist. © 2018 Grace Lin.
Grace Lin, Illustration for A Big Bed for Little Snow (Little, Brown Books). Collection of the artist. © 2019 Grace Lin.
Grace Lin, Illustration for Once Upon a Book by Grace Lin and Kate Messner (Little, Brown Books). Collection of the artist. © 2022 Grace Lin.
