Register Today! ADAM GIDWITZ The 2019 UMN Chase Lecture in Children’s Literature featuring Newbery Award winning author Adam Gidwitz Contact Nick at klees023@umn.edu with any questions, and stay tuned for more information!
Author and Illustrator Melissa Sweet delivered the 2017 Naomi C. Chase lecture on Wednesday, April 12, 2017. Melissa has illustrated many award-winning books, including two Caldecott Honor books: A River of Words: The Story of William Carlos Williams and The Right Word: Peter Mark Roget and His Thesaurus, both by Jen Bryant. She wrote and illustrated…
The 2016 Naomi C. Chase lecture with Peter Brown was a big success! Attendees learned about Peter’s artistic process and what inspired many of his wonderful books. The 2017 Naomi C. Chase lecture will feature author and illustrator Melissa Sweet! Learn more about Peter Brown!
Children's Literature at UMN 