2022 Naomi C. Chase Lecture in Children's Literature with David Wiesner

257 19th Avenue South,Minneapolis MN 55455

05 April, 2022

Description

Award-winning author and illustrator will present on "The Persistence of Memory." "The Persistence of Memory" with David Wiesner Childhood is such an impressionable time and the the things that children see, hear, and feel can have a lasting impact. Growing up, Wiesner saw an incredible number of images that influenced the art he made as a child and the books he made as an adult. Those images ranged pulled from artworks, movies, cartoons, and comics. But nothing had quite as potent an effect as discovering surrealism, in particular Salvador Dali’s most famous painting, "The Persistence of Memory." In his talk, Wiesner traces the connections between these childhood influences and the body of his work using copious images, old photos, and video and sound clips. AGENDA 6:00 p.m. Doors open 6:15-7:00 p.m. David Wiesner on the "Persistence of Memory" 7:00-7:30 p.m. Discussion and Q&A 7:30-8:30 p.m. Book signing Weisner's books will be available for purchase from the Red Balloon Bookshop. David Wiesner is a NYT-bestselling author and illustrator. He won the Caldecott Medal three times – for Tuesday in 1992, The Three Pigs in 2002, and Flotsam in 2006. Three other books of his, Sector 7, Free Fall, and Mr. Wuffles! were named Caldecott Honor Books. In 2008 David was a finalist for the Han Christian Andersen Award. He is currently on the faculty of The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art. The Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Minnesota offers over 50 degree pathways for students and professionals interested in education and learning.  We are a community dedicated to social justice and equity in education. Our students, faculty, and staff are working towards improving educational practices, preparing new teachers for success, and helping students learn while supporting their cultures and identities.