News & Events

The Center for Children's Literature hosts lectures, workshops, book signings and other special events throughout the year. Many of these events are of interest to the general public, including parents interested in their own children's reading, and adults who wish to get involved in writing or illustrating children's books. Some events are specifically targeted to teachers and focus on making children's books more central to the curriculum.

If you'd like to receive information about upcoming events at the Children's Literature Center, please send your name and address to jstewig@carthage.edu

Current & Upcoming Events
Annual Events
Past Events

Current & Upcoming Events

Book Sale

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 7

The Center for Children's Literature will hold a Book Sale, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 7 in Hedberg Library. Hardcovers will be sold for $3 each, or four books for $10. Softcovers are all $1 each. From noon to 1 p.m., bring your own paper bag and fill it with as many books as you can fit for only $10.

Seuss-a-thon

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 27, 2010

The annual Seuss-a-thon will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 27 in Hedberg Library. This all-day celebration of Dr. Seuss includes readings, activities and seuss-a-tional games.

Annual Events

Seuss-a-thon

An estimated 1,200 people joined the fun Feb. 28, 2009, for the annual Carthage Seuss-a-thon in Hedberg Library. The event includes a marathon reading of Dr. Seuss' books as well as other activities.

Battle of the Books

The annual Battle of the Books is held in conjunction with the Kenosha Unified School District.

The Business of Children's Publishing

This event is held every fall in Hedberg Library and features guest speakers including authors, illustrators, publishers, editors, agents and marketing managers. Attendees can ask questions, get books signed, and talk informally with the speakers. In 2008, the event featured Newberry Award-winner Gary D. Schmidt, author of 35 books including "Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy"; illustrator Timothy Basil Ering, illustrator for the Newberry Award-winning "The Tale of Despereaux"; author and poet Jan Greenberg, author of "Side by Side"; and Dinah Stevenson, publisher for Clarion Books.

Drafts on Display

Exhibit featured original work by children's book authors and illustrators.

Tea & Conversation

The center hosted Laura Numeroff, best-selling author of "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" series, in September.

Seuss-a-thon

Annual Seuss-a-thon event draws book-lovers of all ages to the Center for Children's Literature.