A young Temple Grandin under red sofa covers as her little sister hops on top of the cushions.
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Giselle Potter, Illustration for How to Build a Hug: Temple Grandin and Her Amazing Squeeze Machine, by Amy Guglielmo and Jacqueline Tourville (Atheneum). ©2018 Giselle Potter.

Special Storytime: Jacqueline Tourville

Artists & Authors
For Families
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Free with Museum admission
Join author Jacqueline Tourville as she shares her book How to Build A Hug, the inspiring true story of autism advocate Dr. Temple Grandin and how she invented a “hug machine” to help her cope with sensory issues. Jacqueline will read from the book and invite kids to create their own hug books!
Who You'll Meet
Author Jacqueline Tourville

Jacqueline Tourville

Jacqueline Tourville is the award-winning author of Albie’s First Word: A Tale Inspired by Albert Einstein’s Childhood (Schwartz & Wade) and co-author of Pocket Full of Colors: The Magical World of Mary Blair, Disney Artist Extraordinaire (Atheneum), and How to Build a Hug: Temple Grandin and Her Amazing Squeeze Machine (Atheneum). Jacqueline lives in Maine.

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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.
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Story Board

Boundless: Curating a Book Exhibition about Disabilities

The Reading Library expands its collection of books for and about people with disabilities. 
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In the Bookshop

Temple Grandin smiles with eyes closed inside a handmade wooden box.

How To Build a Hug: Temple Grandin and Her Amazing Squeeze Machine

A woman leans over an artist table painting with colorful illustrations flowing from the paper behind her.

Pocket Full of Colors: The Magical World of Mary Blair