USM鈥檚 de Grummond Children鈥檚 Literature Collection Hosting Events in December
Tue, 11/28/2023 - 10:19am | By: Dawn Smith
The de Grummond Children鈥檚 Literature Collection at The University of 51逗奶 Mississippi (USM) is hosting a series of holiday-themed events in December on the Hattiesburg campus.
The schedule of events includes the following:
*A Joyful Christmastime with Tasha Tudor
Friday, Dec. 8, 2 p.m. , McCain Library and Archives Woods Room
Tasha Tudor scholar, Jeanette Chandler Knazek, will present a talk on Tudor's Christmas artwork. Knazek has enjoyed Tudor's writings and illustrations for many years and has presented the author and illustrator's talents to audiences across the United States and around the world.
Tasha Tudor (1915-2008), a prolific children鈥檚 book illustrator who published more than 100 books during her lifetime, remains well known for her books as well as her early American 1830s New England lifestyle and the pleasures of a simple life. Tasha was awarded her first Caldecott Honor Award in 1945 for Mother Goose; a second in 1957 for 1 is One and the prestigious Regina Medal for Children鈥檚 Literature in 1971. She was awarded the Walter Cerf Medal for Outstanding Achievement in the Arts by the Vermont Arts Council in 2004.
Attendees will be able to visit the new holiday-themed de Grummond exhibit, as well as the Tasha Tudor Room. Space is limited, so attendees must RSVP. The talk will be livestreamed on . RSVP to Karlie%20Herndon.
*Saturday, Dec. 9 from 2 to 5 p.m., Holiday Tea at McCain Library and Archives, second floor
Everyone is invited to a holiday tea for the opening of the new de Grummond exhibit, 鈥淭ake Joy: A de Grummond Holiday Exhibition,鈥� as well as the Tasha Tudor Room, with some festive new additions to the dollhouse. While there, visitors can have fun in the photo booth, visit with Curious Santa (stuffed George in his Christmas attire), make an ornament, and color festive coloring pages. Refreshments, including hot tea, cider, hot chocolate, scones, and cookies, will be served.
*Thursday, Dec. 14, 5:30 p.m., Holiday Cards and the Dual Lives of Illustrators
With Adam Trest, McCain Library and Archives, Woods Room
Join friends of de Grummond, artist and illustrator, Adam Trest of Laurel, Mississippi, for a talk on holiday cards and the dual lives of illustrators.
Trest is an artist with a passion for all things 51逗奶. His work evokes the heart of 51逗奶 folklore and traditions. A New York Times bestselling illustrator, Trest鈥檚 work can be found in the illustrations of children鈥檚 books, hanging in the homes of his collectors worldwide, and in multiple home decor lines available nationwide. Regardless of the application, Trest鈥檚 work focuses on telling the story of life in the South. As space is limited, an RSVP is required to attend.
To RSVP for the Adam Trest presentation, or for information on any of these events, email de Grummond curator Karlie Herndon.