Book cover of Tiny Bird, showing a hummingbird flying towards an orange flower.
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Wendell Minor, illustration for Tiny Bird: A Hummingbird’s Amazing Journey, by Robert Burleigh (Henry Holt & Co.). ©2020 Wendell Minor.

The Barbara Elleman Research Library (BERL) Lecture: Wendell Minor

Artists & Authors
Talks
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Free with Museum admission

The Carle is pleased to welcome author/illustrator Wendell Minor as guest speaker for the 10th anniversary of the Barbara Elleman Research Library (BERL) Lecture. His presentation, A “Minor” Retrospective, reflects on his five decades in the publishing world. Minor will talk about his early career as a book cover designer, and his transition to children’s book illustrator and author of over 60 children’s books.

Book signing to follow program. Can’t make it to the event? You may reserve signed books online or contact The Carle Bookshop at shop@carlemuseum.org.

Don’t forget to purchase your museum admission in advance, as visitor capacity is reduced.

Who You'll Meet
Wendell Minor sitting outside with rocks and fallen leaves in the background.

Wendell Minor

Wendell Minor is the award-winning author/illustrator of over sixty books for children. He was the 2018-2019 Artist Laureate of the Norman Rockwell Museum and his work has been exhibited in various museums and galleries throughout the country.

Artist website
Explore Further
An astronaut stands on the moon with the American flag reflected in the astronaut's helmet. Earth is in the background.
Story Board

Collection Focus: Wendell Minor

A closer look at some of Minor’s works in The Carle’s collection.

Visit the shop

In the Bookshop

A hummingbird flies next to a big orange flower.

Tiny Bird

Three pumpkins are stacked like a snowman, with a glowing jack-o-lantern face and branches for arms.

Pumpkin Heads

A child shields his eyes from the sun as it looks up in the sky across the desert.

Southwest Sunrise

A black crow standing on green grass picks up a spoon in its beak.

Crowbar: The Smartest Bird in the World

A man looks out at the waves crashing onto rocks. A canvas on an easel is in the background.

Breaking Waves: Winslow Homer Paints the Sea

A young colonial boy wears a black tricorn hat and carries a red book.

The Leather Apron Club