Although You’re No Longer a Kid
May 29, 2026
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Why does a children’s picture book have so much pull on me, a senior? Because I’ve never stopped reading and loving picture books.
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Necessary Color
March 16, 2026
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In this essay, Candice Ransom reminds us of the potent smell of crayons and our need for color, a source for healing.
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Falling in Love with Children’s Book Art
November 28, 2025
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Is the name Erik Blegvad unfamiliar to you? You'll recognize this illustrator's art. Candice Ransom will help you understand his genius.
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Draw the World: Pictures and Stories (Part II)
October 12, 2025
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Once a child has begun to purposefully draw images, a single crayon can let her create her own world.
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Draw the World: Pictures and Stories (Part I)
May 26, 2025
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She has never forgotten that evening in which she saw her name written for the first time. The moment when she drew wobbly letters slanting down the paper. Writing her name made her realize she truly existed.
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