Tomie dePaola

First published in 1999 this award winning book written and illustrated by New London’s Tomie dePaola is a tradition in itself. One of over 300 books Tomie has written and illustrated it has become an international phenomenon.

Las Posadas (Spanish for “the inn”) is a traditional Spanish festival which is now quite popular in Mexico as well as the American Southwest. The festival re-enacts Joseph’s search for a room at the inn. Each Christmas season a processional with actors playing Joseph and Mary walks through the community streets. The processional stops at a variety of buildings and is turned away by the devils inside. Finally a church/community center invites them in to sing Christmas carols called villancicos

Tomie dePaola’s publisher gave New Hampshire artists, William Ogmundson (composer and lyricist from North Sutton) and Tom Dunn (librettist from Henniker), rare permission to adapt this work into a 45 minute musical theatre piece that will be sung by four professional singers as well as members of the audience.

The Alchemists’ Workshop was awarded the 2010 Aurand Harris award by The Children’s Theatre Foundation of America for being the best small theatre and has also won awards from Youth Serves America, Hasbro’s United Healthy Heroes and The Points of Life Foundation.

Las Posadas is supported by grants from the NEFA Meet The Composer and the New Music USA’s MetLife Creative Connections programs as well as individual donations. (MDGentleReader)… (more)

Tomie dePaola's birthday is this week and we're having ap storytime featuring some of his best books, including the wonderful Strega Nona's Harvest. He's written and or illustrated over 200 books & has received both the Caldecott and Newbery honors. Come for the stories and stay for the crafts & snacks! This morning at 11:30AM.

Location: Street: 603 N Lamar Blvd City: Austin, Province: Texas Postal Code: 78703-5413 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)

Tomie dePaola, Pancakes for Breakfast.

Hear from one of the most popular creators of children’s books as Tomie talks about his process and tells some of the stories behind his books. Known for his special way with color, line, detail, and design, he has been honing his skills since that day in kindergarten when he told his art teacher, "Real artists don't copy!" (karenharris)… (more)

Tomie dePaola, 26 Fairmount Avenue.

Join your colleagues at the Museum for a special presentation by Tomie dePaola followed by a book signing. Tour the dePaola exhibition, gather information on booking guided tours, explore resources on ways to enhance critical and creative thinking, and learn what's happening at the Museum this Fall. Free materials for libraries and classrooms. Light refreshments will be served. (karenharris)… (more)