Explore ways to engage children in storytelling and self-expression through art-making, picture books, and play.
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Raúl Colón, Illustration for Imagine! Original in the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, Los Angeles. Image courtesy Paula Wiseman Books, Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers. © 2018 Raúl Colón.
The Carle is the international champion for picture book art. We collect, preserve, and present picture book art for audiences passionate about art and books.
“There’s a land that I see where the children are free.”
Collage and design a record of your own stories and songs!
Join local collage artist Michael Sjostedt and rediscover the simple joy of artmaking.
Join Director of Education Courtney Waring for a tour of the galleries.
“Take my hand, come along, lend your voice to my song…” (Tickets required)
A special Members’ preview of Open + Shut: Celebrating the Art of Endpapers
Currently on our minds: fun books, totes, and t-shirts
