About this Event
118 College Drive #5148 | Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
https://www.degrummond.org/post/de-grummond-hosting-holiday-themed-eventsTasha Tudor scholar, Jeanette Chandler Knazek, will present a talk on Tudor's Christmas artwork. Knazek has enjoyed Tudor's writings and illustrations for many years and has presented the author and illustrator's talents to audiences all around the United States and the world.
Attendees will be able to visit the new holiday-themed de Grummond exhibit as well as the Tasha Tudor Room.
Space is limited, so attendees must RSVP. The talk will be livestreamed on Facebook. RSVP to Karlie Herndon.
Tasha Tudor (1915-2008), a prolific children’s book illustrator who published over 100 books during her lifetime, remains well known for her books as well as her early American 1830s New England lifestyle and the pleasures of a simple life. Tasha was awarded her first Caldecott Honor Award in 1945 for Mother Goose; a second in 1957 for 1 is One and the prestigious Regina Medal for Children’s Literature in 1971. She was awarded the Walter Cerf Medal for Outstanding Achievement in the Arts by the Vermont Arts Council in 2004.