December 6
6:30 pm
Two-time Caldecott Medal-winner Chris Van Allsburg has drawn readers into a magical, even surreal, world through his illustrated picture books, which include Jumanji and its sequel, Zathura, as well as Two Bad Ants and The Polar Express. "While most children's literature remains steeped in saccharin morality tales," Linnea Lannon noted in the Detroit Free Press Sunday Magazine, "Van Allsburg has found critical acclaim and commercial success with children's books that embrace the mystery and randomness of life." His most popular book, The Polar Express, has become a Christmas classic around the world, and was made into a feature film in 2004. Van Allsburg's first Caldecott Medal book, Jumanji, was the first book to go Hollywood, however; it was adapted as a feature film in 1995. The major theme in Van Allsburg's books is not that either good or bad things can happen in life, but that strange, inexplicable things can occur. www.chrisvanallsburg.com
TICKETS TO THIS EVENT ARE SOLD OUT.
Because of the great popularity of the upcoming Chris Van Allsburg lecture on Tuesday, December 6th, we can no longer issue any complementary tickets to faculty, staff or classes. Sorry any inconvenience.
For those who have not signed up for this lecture, or picked up a ticket, you are welcome to wait for a seat if any should become available the evening of the lecture. Additional seating will be provided on a "first come, first served" basis.
As with other lectures in the DAaDA series, priority "reserved" seating is for paying attendees. Tickets will not be sold at the door.
Institute Alumni Rate! $10/lecture or $20/series. Please call 603-836-2546 or email jlafleur@nhia.edu to reserve your tickets.
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