From as far away as Argentina and Norway, some of the world’s most celebrated children’s authors are coming to Brooklyn. Five international authors share the stage to show how different and engaging stories from other countries can be. Welcoming to our shores Jostein Gaarder from Norway, Liniers from Argentina, Majel van der Meulen from the Netherlands, […]

Education goes far beyond the classroom, especially when it comes to the lessons that cut the deepest. Whether we have grown apart from a lifelong friend in adolescence, explored philosophical ideas typically considered beyond a child’s grasp, or lost a close friend far before their time, the roller-coaster ride of youth. Claire Messud (The Burning […]

Join best-selling Norwegian author Jostein Gaarder (Sophie's World) and Lisa Von Drasek, Curator of Children's Literature Research Collections at the University of Minnesota, for an evening of conversation. Stick around and celebrate the release of his Gaarder's new picture book, Questions Asked (illustrated by Akin Düzakin), published by Archipelago Books. The New York Times Book […]

Join us for an evening of wonder for all ages with best-selling Norwegian author Jostein Gaarder (Sophie's World). We will be celebrating the release of his new picture book, Questions Asked (illustrated by Akin Düzakin). The New York Times Book Review called it, "a simple list of big questions all of us would do well […]

Join the award-winning Brazilian illustrator Roger Mello for an evening of conversation and a book reading of his latest book Feather, written by one of China's most celebrated children's authors, Cao Wenxuan. Born in 1965, Roger Mello grew up in the midst of Brazil's military dictatorship. An illustrator, writer, and playwright, his first book available […]

Green Apple Books on the Park is celebrating the launch of Archipelago Books’ new children’s book press Elsewhere Editions, with a reading of Roger Mello’s You Can’t Be Too Careful! followed by a discussion about international children’s literature with Daniel Hahn, editor of the Oxford Companion to Children’s Literature. Sponsored by the Center for the […]

Join the award-winning Brazilian illustrator Roger Mello for a bilingual reading of Elsewhere Editions' recent release You Can’t Be Too Careful!. Born in 1965, Roger Mello grew up in the midst of Brazil’s military dictatorship. An illustrator, writer, and playwright, his first book available in English is Be Careful What You Wish For. In addition […]

Join award-winning Brazilian illustrator, writer and playwright Roger Mello for a book reading and discussion. Mello's first book, Be Careful What you Wish For is available in English. His most recent book, Feather which was written by one of China's most-known children's authors Cao Wenxuan, will be coming out in November. In addition to his […]

Join us for Roger Mello in conversation with other international award-winning authors and illustrators, focusing on cultural connections. Roger Mello has illustrated over 100 titles – 22 of which he also wrote – and his unique style and adroit sense of color continues to push the boundaries of children’s book illustration. Rather than relying on […]

Join Roger Mello for a story time and drawing session at the Thomas Hughes Children’s Library. Roger Mello has illustrated over 100 titles – 22 of which he also wrote – and his unique style and adroit sense of color continues to push the boundaries of children’s book illustration. Rather than relying on written narrative […]