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 Center for Children's Literature, please send your name and address to jstewig@carthage.edu

Annual Events

Seuss-a-thon

Carthage hosts the annual Seuss-a-thon in Hedberg Library every spring. This year's event will be held on March 3, 2012. 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 2010, the event featured publisher Anita Eerdmans of Eerdmans Publishing Company, literary agent Quinlan Lee of Adams Literary, editor Wesley Adams of Farrar, Straus and Giroux, and other experts. 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. Read more about the 2010 event.

Carthage Friday Family Fun Night

Most Friday evenings during the school year

Carthage hosts Family Fun Nights for the community on most Friday evenings during the school year. Families are welcome to peruse the collection of children's books in the Center for Children's Literature. Themed activities take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Hedberg's Niemann Media Theatre. The N. E. Tarble Athletic and Recreation Center is also open, from 6 to 10 p.m. For more information, visitwww.carthage.edu/familyfun.

Seuss-a-thon 2012

Get ready for green eggs and ham! The Center for Children's Literature presents the 14th annual Seuss-a-thon March 3.

Remembering Florence Parry Heide

Carthage remembers Florence Parry Heide, a beloved children's author who lived in Kenosha most of her life. Florence Parry Heide passed away on Oct. 23, 2011. Read more.