Special Author Visit (and memory painting time) with Lisa Rogers

Celebrate the creative process of pioneering American abstract painter Joan Mitchell in this beautifully illustrated STEAM picture book, perfect for all kinds of young creators. Following a readalong of Rogers' brand new book, kids will participate in an art activity where they'll paint what they're feeling--just like Joan Mitchell. This Mass Kids Lit Fest event is presented in partnership with the Massachusetts Center for the Book. For a full schedule of events, please visit https://www.makidslitfest.org/.

Lisa Rogers is the award-winning author of Joan Mitchell Paints a Symphony, called “simply marvelous” by Kirkus Reviews in a starred review; Beautiful Noise: The Music of John Cage,

which received the Golden Kite Honor Award, the Julia Ward Howe Notable Book Award, and three starred reviews; 16 Words: William Carlos Williams and The Red Wheelbarrow, which received two starred reviews and was called “a fine introduction to a celebrated American poet” by The New York Times; and the bestselling Elvis Presley: A Little Golden Book Biography. She was inspired to write for children during her career as an elementary school librarian. A

former news reporter and editor, Lisa lives just outside of Boston, Massachusetts, with her husband and hound. Find her at lisarogerswrites.com.