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 Renowned
children’s author Katherine Paterson will lecture on “The Stories of Our
Lives,” April 17 at California State University, Fresno.
Paterson is best known for her books “Bridge to Terabithia” and “Jacob
Have I Loved,” each which won the John Newbery Medal, given by the
America Library Association for the year’s most distinguished
contribution to American literature for children. Both novels have been
made into movies.
She will speak at 7:30 p.m. at the John Wright Theatre on the Fresno
State campus. The event is sponsored by the Arne Nixon Center for the
Study of Children’s Literature at Fresno State.
She co-wrote the book and lyrics for “The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck,” a
musical play. New this year is her book “The Day of the Pelican”
(Clarion).
She is also the recipient of the 2006 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award for
children’s literature, given by the Swedish government, and the 1998
Hans Christian Andersen Award, chosen by the International Board on
Books for Youth.
The lecture is free and open to the public. Free parking is available in
university lots near the theatre. Seating is limited and available on a
first-come, first-served basis. Reservations are required by phone at
559.278.8116 or by e-mail to
mrianto@csufresno.edu.
Paterson’s books will be available for sale and autographing after the
lecture. Paterson also will speak April 18 at the international Beatrix
Potter celebration hosted by Fresno State.
Arne Nixon Center
The mission of the Arne Nixon Center for
the Study of Children’s Literature is to support the teaching, research,
and public service missions of the university by acquiring, preserving,
and making accessible works of historical and artistic significance in
the field of children's and young adult literature.
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