Collage illustration of Marcelo character chasing after horse and carriage.
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Ana Matsusaki, Illustration for Marcelo, Martello, Marshmallow by Ruth Rocha, translated by Tal Goldfajn (Tapioca Stories). © 2024 Ana Matsusaki.

Bilingual Storytime: Marcelo, Martello, Marshmallow

Artists & Authors
For Families
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Auditorium

Free with Museum admission

Marcelo is a curious and inventive boy who has a lot of questions, especially about words and their meanings. His parents provide him with an assortment of explanations, but as Marcelo ventures further to discover these answers, he decides to create his own vocabulary. 

This beloved story, originally published in Brazil in 1976 as Marcelo, Martelo, Marmelo, is the cornerstone work of acclaimed author Ruth Rocha. Join us as we celebrate the first English edition, illustrated by Ana Masusaki and translated by Tal Goldfajn. Participants will enjoy music from Brazil and an interactive bilingual English and Portuguese storytime.

Who You'll Meet
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Fernanda Rivitti

Fernanda Rivitti is a literature teacher, storyteller and dance therapist. With an MA in Brazilian Literature from the University of São Paulo and a Certificate in Expressive Therapies from Lesley University, she conducts groups in which the study of literature and oral stories is combined with expressive practices to promote education, individual growth and community connection. She is a collaborator of The Pipa Project, an initiative for the promotion of translated children’s literature and multilingual storytelling.

David Feinstein in front of red Eric Carle mural.

David Feinstein

Literacy Educator at The Carle since 2017, David enjoys working with artists, educators, and families to create and share their stories.

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Marcelo, Martello, Marshmallow