(UT) Words & Wonder: Rediscovering Children’s Literature

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Drawing from our manuscript, art,photography,film & performing art holdings, this unique exhibition re-examines experiences of children as writers & readers & presents innovative works of early 20th century authors & illustrators who imagined fantasy worlds for young readers. Visitors will also view early 20th century magic lantern slides from Aesop’s Fables & Lewis Carroll’s Adventures in Wonderland; celluloid paintings from Walt Disney’s 1951 animated film adaptation of Alice in Wonderland- exhibition also highlights work of book illustrated by Arthur Rackhan who reimagined Edgar Allen Poe’s collection of suspenseful short stories,etc.( more on website)

On exhibit til Aug 10.

Closed Mondays. Tuesday- Sunday-10-5p