New Library Opening

Join us on February 19, 2009 for the ribbon cutting ceremony of the new library. Arne Nixon Center for the Study of Children's Literature will be permanently housed in the South Wing of the new Henry Madden Library building. The ceremony will begin at 10:30 am, followed by tour of the new library.

No library services will be available on February 19 but, Arne Nixon Center and the Henry Madden Library will open for public services beginning on February 20, 2009.More info about the opening: http://csufresno.edu/library/

View of the library from the Peace Garden: http://tinyurl.com/aqhx69

An Evening with Sid Fleischman

Newbery medalist Sid Fleischman will discuss his latest book, The Trouble Begins at 8: A Life of Mark Twain in the Wild, Wild West on Friday, March 13, 2009 at 6 pm, in the Residence Dining Hall on Fresno State campus. 

This event, co-sponsored by ANCA, the Arne Nixon Center Advocates, the Friends of the Henry Madden Library, and the Fresno County Public Library, is part of “The Big Read” program series, which this year focuses on The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.

Mr. Fleischman’s books will be available for sale and autographing after the discussion. Admission is free but reservations are required. Please send RSVP to (559) 278-8116 or mrianto@csufresno.edu.

Registration open for Beatrix Potter Conference

Registration is now accepted for the Beatrix Potter Conference on April 17-19, 2009 (click here for registration form).

This event will feature speakers such as Newbery medalist Katherine Paterson and Beatrix Potter biographer Judy Taylor, among others. It will also includes a special performance of a musical play 'The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck', as adapted by Katherine Paterson. Conference goers will also get a chance to experience Arne Nixon Center annual Secret Garden Party with,of course, Beatrix Potter theme.

Continuing Education credit is available to conference participant while attending the conference. For more information on this, please contact Arne Nixon Center at 559.278.8116

This conference is hosted by the Arne Nixon Center at the California State University, Fresno, in association with the Beatrix Potter Society. If you're interested in children's literature, nature conservancy, or Beatrix Potter, you would not want to miss this event.

For more information on the conference contact Arne Nixon Center at 559.278.8116 or arnenixoncenter@csufresno.edu.

Come Meet Avi!

Fresno Pacific School of Education will be having a Fall Literary Event with world-renowned children and young adult author, Avi. This program will be held at the Fresno Pacific University campus on Wednesday, December 3rd, at 5:00 pm. There is a $15 cost to attend the event but, it includes dinner (with Avi) and in-depth litarary conversation that will focus on some of Avi's most famous publications, his newest publications, and his wonderful book about writing.

Avi has published more that 60 books and won numerous awards, including the prestigious Newbery Award and Newbery, as well as the Scott O'Dell Award for best historical fiction. (More info about Avi)
Avi's books are available at Petunia's Place bookstore before and during the event.

Seating is limited - RSVP to Linda Nero at 559.453.7162.