A Golden Exhibit
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By Amrisa Niranjan -- School Library Journal, 7/9/2008 2:05:00 PM
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The Pokey Little Puppy |
On display until August 28, Golden Legacy: Original Art from 65 Years of Golden Books features 60 illustrations and sketches—the most extensive public showing of art from the popular picture book series, which was launched in 1942 at 25 cents each.
Curated by Golden Books’ editorial director, Diane Muldrow, and children’s book historian Leonard S. Marcus, the exhibit boasts works from some of the most famous names in children’s literature, including Gustaf Tenggren, Hilary Knight, and Richard Scarry.
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Leonard Marcus at CMOM |
Marcus says his interest in Golden Books stemmed from the fact that they were initially ignored by librarians and the literacy world. Not so any more.
Andrew Ackerman, executive director of the Children’s Museum, says he expects the exhibit to draw generations of loyal followers. “Grandparents, parents, and children will all be able to look at and recall these pictures together,” he says.
