Childhood Favorites: 100 Years of Children’s Book Illustration
Nov. 25, 2023–March 17, 2024

With more than 140 original works from over 75 books, this exhibition explores the history of children’s literature and illustration, from the works of Beatrix Potter to the digital creations of Mo Willems. Childhood Favorites features work by Dr. Seuss, Maurice Sendak’s iconic Where the Wild Things Are, and Garth Williams’ Stuart Little.

This exhibition was curated and organized by Lee Cohen and Lois Sarkisian in association with Landau Traveling Exhibitions. Exhibition tour management by Landau Traveling Exhibitions. Our family reading area has been funded by the John R. Hershey, Jr. and Anna L. Hershey Family Foundation.

ABOVE: Theodor Seuss Geisel ‘Dr. Seuss’
(American, 1904–91)
The Cat in the Hat, c. 1970
Crayon on paper