Illustration of famous Black artists, authors, athletes, and activists.
Past Exhibition

The Undefeated: An Exhibition of Original Paintings by Kadir Nelson

November 20, 2021 - April 3, 2022
Powerful images and words unite in this Caldecott Medal-winning book.
Illustration of red poppy flowers in overlapping pattern.
Past Exhibition

Color | Joy | Eric Carle

September 10, 2021 - March 6, 2022
Celebrate the gifts of art and story that Eric Carle shared with the world.
Illustration of child swimming in river at sunset.
Past Exhibition

Boundless: Picture Books About Disabilities

July 22 - December 31, 2021
Explore picture books for and about people with disabilities that promote accessibility and inclusivity.
Child playing on seashore with seagulls flying overhead.
Past Exhibition

Speechless: The Art of Wordless Picture Books

July 17 - December 5, 2021
Seeing is believing in this celebration of wordless picture books.
Woodcut illustration of two figures dancing with instruments.
Past Exhibition

Ashley Bryan in Song

June 12 - November 7, 2021
Ashley Bryan’s bold prints give poignant visual form to the music of Black spirituals, including Rocking Jerusalem. 
Illustration of people riding in subway car.
Past Exhibition

On the Move with Eric Carle

March 13 - August 29, 2021
Move through a gallery of Eric Carle’s original artworks featuring things on the go! 
Illustration of child handing another child a flower in a meadow.
Past Exhibition

Little Books, Big Feelings

March 11 - July 18, 2021

These contemporary picture books explore the complex world of emotions, offering lessons in the importance of caring for one another.

Illustration of boy looking at artwork that says "Black Lives Matter."
Past Exhibition

Picture the Dream: The Story of the Civil Rights Movement through Children’s Books

February 7 - July 3, 2021
The historic events, people, and themes of the civil rights movement are brought to life in original picture-book illustrations by 40 artists.  
Illustration of spinosaurus walking through water.
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Inside-Outside Dinosaurs: Creating a Book with Roxie Munro

December 12, 2020 - April 25, 2021
Learn about dinosaurs and the book-making process in this exhibition featuring art by Roxie Munro. 
Colorful books sit on a wood ledge against a white wall. The black text on the wall reads "Celebrating Black Lives."
Past Exhibition

Black Voices: Picture Books as Antiracist Resources

August 5, 2020 - January 3, 2021
Explore recent picture books by Black authors and artists that empower readers to reflect on and celebrate their identities.
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