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From: Ruth Quiroa <RQuiroa>
Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 09:30:06 -0600
Hello, I apologize for posting an announcement mid-month and off schedule. The following Chicago-area events related to Peter Sis are quite exciting and I hope that some on this list might be able to participate. An outline of the events is presented first, followed by more detailed information.
Thank you.
Ruth E. Quiroa
-------------------------------------------------------------- Ruth E. Quiroa, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Language & Literacy Program Coordinator National-Louis University Phone & FAX: 630-874-4563
The weekend of December 12-14, The Center for Teaching through Children's Books is co-sponsoring three separate events featuring award-winning author, Peter S?s.
INVITATION Let's celebrate, Vamos a celebrarlo, Pojdme slavit: Madlenka ! The Consulate General of the Czech Republic The Consulate General of Mexico Center for Teaching through Children's Books at National-Louis University in co-operation with Jos? Clemente Orozco Community Academy and Facets Cin?math?que present Artist in Residence Peter Sis MacArthur Fellow 2003 and his book Madlenka offered as a gift to the children of Chicago Public Schools on Friday, December 12, 2008, 9:30 a.m. at Jos? Clemente Orozco Community Academy, 1940 West 18th Street, Chicago R.S.V.P. to 312-861-1037, ext. 100 or chicago at embassy.mzv.cz
* * * You are also invited to A presentation of Peter Sis's book The Wall for teachers and librarians followed by a Q&A and book signing by the author. on Saturday, December 13, 2008, 2:00 p.m. at National-Louis University's Lisle Campus, 850 Warrenville Rd, Lisle R.S.V.P. to CTCB at nl.edu and The screening of Peter Sis's animated films at Facets Cinematheque followed by a Q&A and book signing by the author on Sunday, December 14, 2008, 12:00 p.m. 1517 West Fullerton Ave., Chicago Admission $9/$5 R.S.V.P. to laurenw at facets.org
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The Center for Teaching through Children's Books The Consulate General of the Czech Republic The Consulate General of Mexico Facets Cin?matheque Fox Valley Reading Council
Have partnered to bring
PETER S?S
to Chicago as Artist in Residence
Saturday December 13, 2008 2 - 4pm
National-Louis University 850 Warrenville Road, Lisle, IL First Floor Public Forum Room #145
The Communist Czechoslovakia of Mr. S?s's youth was a place where creativity could be discouraged but not easily killed. Graphic art, journal entries, and personal photographs illustrate the harsh realities of a closed society and the inevitable longing for freedom. College students (undergrad and grad), teachers, librarians, and young adults interested in art, politics, and Eastern European history are welcome. (Not suitable for children under 12). CPDU's will be available.
"Peter S?s's book is most of all about the will to live one's life in freedom and should be required reading for all those who take their freedom for granted." -V?clav Havel, former president of the Czech Republic
Author Study 1- 2pm
Join NLU faculty as we model an author study of Peter S?s and discuss common themes in his work. CPDU's will be available.
The Center for Teaching through Children's Books is dedicated to excellence in teaching
with quality literature for children and adolescents. Junko Yokota & Gail Bush, Directors
Please RSVP for yourself and your friends: CTCB at nl.edu.
Peter S?s, a MacArthur Fellow and internationally renowned artist discusses his memoir, THE WALL: GROWING UP BEHIND THE IRON CURTAIN. Frances Foster Books/Farrar, Straus and Giroux
*A selection Mr. S?s's books will be available for purchase; a book-signing will follow the presentation.*
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Facets Multi-Media Presents Peter S?s - Sunday December 14 Special screenings of three animated films by this MacArthur Fellowship recipient author, children's book writer, illustrator, artist, and filmmaker. Films to be shown: THE HEADS, PLAYERS, and WE ALL HAVE TALES: RUMPELSTILTSKIN. A discussion with S?s will be moderated by Chicago author Chase Levey Collins. Copies of the award-winning children's book, THE WALL, will be available for signing. Facets Multi-Media 1517 W. Fullerton, Chicago Admission is $9 for adults (FREE for Facets Patron Circle Members) and $5 for children (FREE for Facets STAR Members). For reservations, call 773-281-9075 This event is co-sponsored by the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Chicago and the Center for Teaching through Children's Books at National-Louis University.
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Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 09:30:06 -0600
Hello, I apologize for posting an announcement mid-month and off schedule. The following Chicago-area events related to Peter Sis are quite exciting and I hope that some on this list might be able to participate. An outline of the events is presented first, followed by more detailed information.
Thank you.
Ruth E. Quiroa
-------------------------------------------------------------- Ruth E. Quiroa, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Language & Literacy Program Coordinator National-Louis University Phone & FAX: 630-874-4563
The weekend of December 12-14, The Center for Teaching through Children's Books is co-sponsoring three separate events featuring award-winning author, Peter S?s.
INVITATION Let's celebrate, Vamos a celebrarlo, Pojdme slavit: Madlenka ! The Consulate General of the Czech Republic The Consulate General of Mexico Center for Teaching through Children's Books at National-Louis University in co-operation with Jos? Clemente Orozco Community Academy and Facets Cin?math?que present Artist in Residence Peter Sis MacArthur Fellow 2003 and his book Madlenka offered as a gift to the children of Chicago Public Schools on Friday, December 12, 2008, 9:30 a.m. at Jos? Clemente Orozco Community Academy, 1940 West 18th Street, Chicago R.S.V.P. to 312-861-1037, ext. 100 or chicago at embassy.mzv.cz
* * * You are also invited to A presentation of Peter Sis's book The Wall for teachers and librarians followed by a Q&A and book signing by the author. on Saturday, December 13, 2008, 2:00 p.m. at National-Louis University's Lisle Campus, 850 Warrenville Rd, Lisle R.S.V.P. to CTCB at nl.edu and The screening of Peter Sis's animated films at Facets Cinematheque followed by a Q&A and book signing by the author on Sunday, December 14, 2008, 12:00 p.m. 1517 West Fullerton Ave., Chicago Admission $9/$5 R.S.V.P. to laurenw at facets.org
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The Center for Teaching through Children's Books The Consulate General of the Czech Republic The Consulate General of Mexico Facets Cin?matheque Fox Valley Reading Council
Have partnered to bring
PETER S?S
to Chicago as Artist in Residence
Saturday December 13, 2008 2 - 4pm
National-Louis University 850 Warrenville Road, Lisle, IL First Floor Public Forum Room #145
The Communist Czechoslovakia of Mr. S?s's youth was a place where creativity could be discouraged but not easily killed. Graphic art, journal entries, and personal photographs illustrate the harsh realities of a closed society and the inevitable longing for freedom. College students (undergrad and grad), teachers, librarians, and young adults interested in art, politics, and Eastern European history are welcome. (Not suitable for children under 12). CPDU's will be available.
"Peter S?s's book is most of all about the will to live one's life in freedom and should be required reading for all those who take their freedom for granted." -V?clav Havel, former president of the Czech Republic
Author Study 1- 2pm
Join NLU faculty as we model an author study of Peter S?s and discuss common themes in his work. CPDU's will be available.
The Center for Teaching through Children's Books is dedicated to excellence in teaching
with quality literature for children and adolescents. Junko Yokota & Gail Bush, Directors
Please RSVP for yourself and your friends: CTCB at nl.edu.
Peter S?s, a MacArthur Fellow and internationally renowned artist discusses his memoir, THE WALL: GROWING UP BEHIND THE IRON CURTAIN. Frances Foster Books/Farrar, Straus and Giroux
*A selection Mr. S?s's books will be available for purchase; a book-signing will follow the presentation.*
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Facets Multi-Media Presents Peter S?s - Sunday December 14 Special screenings of three animated films by this MacArthur Fellowship recipient author, children's book writer, illustrator, artist, and filmmaker. Films to be shown: THE HEADS, PLAYERS, and WE ALL HAVE TALES: RUMPELSTILTSKIN. A discussion with S?s will be moderated by Chicago author Chase Levey Collins. Copies of the award-winning children's book, THE WALL, will be available for signing. Facets Multi-Media 1517 W. Fullerton, Chicago Admission is $9 for adults (FREE for Facets Patron Circle Members) and $5 for children (FREE for Facets STAR Members). For reservations, call 773-281-9075 This event is co-sponsored by the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Chicago and the Center for Teaching through Children's Books at National-Louis University.
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