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Irena Freitas, Illustration from Wonder in the Garden by Talia Aikens-Nuñez (Nancy Paulsen Books). © 2026 Irena Freitas.

Special Storytime: Talia Aikens-Nuñez

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Free with Museum Admission

“Every day, I say hi to my world. ¡Hola, mundo! And hi to my garden. ¡Hola, jardín!” Join author Talia Aikens-Nuñez for a reading of her new book, Wonder in the Garden. Nina loves spending time in her family’s garden, and so does her dog, Nube. They delight in all the wonders found growing there and all the spectacular colors—roja, naranja, verde, amarillo, morado. But mostly they just love to play, as it’s the perfect place for a game of hide-and-seek with its tall corn and enormous leafy veggies. It’s also a place to have the best al fresco meals with Nina’s loving extended family.

A book signing will follow the program. Can’t make it? You may reserve signed books online.

Who You'll Meet
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Talia Aikens-Nuñez

Talia attended Wellesley College for undergraduate studies and New York University for graduate school. In the tapestry of her early ambitions, the roles of meteorologist, politician, and lawyer beckoned to her restless spirit. However, it is her role as mother where she found her calling in a new path. Guided by the profound experience of raising bi-cultural children, she was inspired to contribute to the literary landscape with a noble purpose—crafting multicultural children’s books that would resonate across diverse backgrounds. Residing in Connecticut, Talia shares her life with her wonderful husband, two beautiful children and a rambunctious dog. She is the author of several children’s books including Small Nap, Little Dream; Escucha Means Listen; a series of chapter books called OMG; and The Borinqueneers of the Korean War. You can find Talia on Facebook at TaliaAikensNunezChildrensWriter, and Twitter/X at @talia_n.

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