In an interview with School Library Journal, Lisa Von Drasek delves into the history of the Kerlan Collection, an exciting exhibit at Elmer L. Andersen Library, and the impact of a recent $2 million donation that will ensure that now and in the future, there will always be a children’s specialist at the helm of the Kerlan.
Fine Books & Collections recently shared the news of the $2 million gift from Cathy and Glen Miranker to endow the Kerlan Collection curatorial position.
The University of Minnesota Libraries today announced the largest gift by first-time donors in its history. The $2 million contribution establishes an endowed curatorial chair for the world-renowned Kerlan Collection of Children’s Literature, which is home to original artwork and text for beloved classics like Goodnight Moon and Strega Nona, and much more.
Kerlan Curator Lisa Von Drasek appeared on Minnesota Public Radio today to pitch the best children’s books to give as gifts for the holidays. Lisa was joined by Holly Weinkauf, owner of the Red Balloon Bookshop in St. Paul, on MPR News with Angela Davis at 9 a.m.
Thanks to a generous donation by Carol Erdahl — one of the former and founding owners of the Red Balloon Bookshop — the University of Minnesota Libraries’ Kerlan Collection of Children’s Literature contains one of Brian Selznick’s original pencil sketch illustrations for the book, “The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins.”
An evening with 2022 Kerlan Award honoree Andrea Davis Pinkney By Allison Campbell-Jensen Was it the more than 50 books that Andrea Davis Pinkney has…
Renowned for its breadth and depth of works by children’s book authors and illustrators, The Kerlan Collection of Children’s Literature mirrors the issues of its times. So when Kerlan curator Lisa Von Drasek was asked, “Does the Kerlan have any banned books?” she responded: “Of course we do!”
Von Drasek adds: “The number one category of banned books is LGBTQ and sex education books.”
Reservations now open for this virtual event Please join us online to celebrate the winner of the 2022 Kerlan Award, Andrea Davis Pinkney. The Kerlan…
Andrea Davis Pinkney has been named the 2022 Kerlan Award winner. The Kerlan Award is given each year in recognition of an author or illustrator’s exceptional attainments in the creation of children’s literature and their generous contributions and support of the University of Minnesota Libraries’ Kerlan Collection of Children’s Literature
Summer learning loss is a concern for many parents and educators as students finish the school year and spend time away from the classroom during summer break. Lack of access to reading materials and continued education are two factors that often contribute to this loss of learning, but families can take steps on their own to support reading development this summer. Lisa Von Drasek, curator of the Kerlan Collection of Children’s Literature at the University of Minnesota, answers questions about how to keep kids reading this summer.
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