a boy in a striped shirt playing with a heron in the ocean

Special Storytime: Suzanne M. Kaufman

June 21, 2025 at 11 - 11:30 am

Reading Library

Free with Museum admission

Free for Museum members

Join award-winning artist Suzanne Kaufman as she shares her new author/illustrator book Blue. One summer morning, Boy wakes up to discover Blue. Curious, he follows this mysterious bird on a day’s worth of adventure, play, and exploring the nooks and crannies of their coastal home. And at night, they soar, with hands and wings reaching for the stars. But as the sunrise peeks out, Boy is forced to say goodbye to Blue. For now. In this gentle and touching story, New York Times bestselling illustrator Suzanne Kaufman proves that love can transcend all boundaries. This not-to-be-missed event includes a presentation of the secrets behind Suzanne’s book making process for Blue.

Book signing to follow program. Can’t make the event? You may reserve signed books online.

Who You'll Meet

Suzanne M. Kaufman

Suzanne Kaufman is the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of All Are Welcome and recipient of The Ezra Jack Keats/Kerlan Memorial Fellowship. Her books include her own book Blue, A Friend for Ghost, Confiscated and illustrated work: Hello Dog/Hello Human, Wherever You Go, All Are Neighbors, Big Feelings, Take Your Pets to School Day, Let’s Eat, Let’s Make Music and 100 Bugs. Her books have been awarded Bank Street College Education Best Children’s Books of the Year, CCBC Choices recommended reads and seen in the Bologna Children’s Book Fair Spectator Child Exhibition. You can find Suzanne on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and BlueSky.