A Crown for Corina written by Laekan Zea Kemp and illustrated by Elisa Chavarri (Little, Brown and Company). Text © 2023 Laekan Zea Kemp and illustrations © 2023 Elisa Chavarri.
Sprouting Stories: Plants & People in Picture Books
Like a dandelion, I am strong and giving, planted happily in soil that I now call home.Huy Voun LeeLike a Dandelion
Plants are all around us and have been weaving their stories together with people for a long time. Plants sprout in both our imaginations and our soil, growing into stories that celebrate both human and non-human life on Earth. This library exhibition highlights plants as important members of our communities and includes titles that invite readers to consider their own experiences with plants, while offering possibilities for growing new connections with the natural world.
Curated by Catherine Keough, 2024 Trinkett Clark Intern
What to Expect
The exhibition features 45 picture books that highlight plants and the varied stories they tell. Books are divided into three thematic sections—Growing Gardens, Plant Protagonists, and Rooted Stories—and are arranged along shelves in the Reading Library for visitors to explore and read. Additional books displayed on library tables invite creative play and reflection.
Can you Hear the Plants Speak? written by Nicholas Hummingbird with Julia Wasson and illustrated by Madelyn Goodnight (Harper). Text © 2024 Nicholas Hummingbird and Julia Wasson and illustrations © 2024 Madelyn Goodnight.
