Programs

Words & Pictures

Words & Pictures presents acclaimed children’s authors and illustrators to readers of all ages.

Patricia Polacco on stage

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Everyone, from the day of their birth, was given a gift to share with the earth.”

Robin Wall Kimmerer, Bud Finds Her Gift

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Upcoming Lectures

Sunil Amrith

Sunil Amrith

Mar 2

Judith Vollmer

Judith Vollmer

Mar. 12

Angela Flournoy

Angela Flournoy

Mar 23

Padma Lakshmi

Padma Lakshmi

March 31, 2026