The collage illustrations won Keats the Caldecott Medal in 1663, making it the first picture book with an African American protagonist to win a major children’s award. It features Peter, his dark skin and red snowsuit standing out brightly against the snow, as he looks at his footprints in the fresh snow. Many will recall seeing the iconic cover of Ezra Jack Keats’ children’s book, The Snowy Day, in their libraries, bookstores or their own homes. See A Poem for Peter come to life with Houston Grand Opera and Andrea Davis Pinkney, followed by a book signing.Join Peter as he explores the snow-covered city on a cold, winter day with The Snowy Day – Opera tickets.

Andrea Davis Pinkney is a New York Times-bestselling author and is a Coretta Scott King Award winner.Įxperien ce Sing! Move ! Play! with Houston Grand Opera's teaching artists and A Snowy Day reading and book signing by Andrea Davis Pinkney.Įnjoy Storybook Opera, along with A Snowy Day reading and book signing by Andrea Davis Pinkney. A Poem for Peter features the inspiring story of a boy who pursued a dream. Born in 1916, Keats’ family were struggling Polish immigrants. Meet Ezra Jack Keats, creator of The Snowy Day, in this children's book that tells the story of Keats and how the classic tale came to be. K ids of all ages will enjoy targeted crafts and activities and a special reading from the opera’ s librettist and Poem for Peter author, Andrea Davis Pinkney. This holiday season, Houston Grand Opera will present the world premiere of The Snowy Day opera created by Joel Thompson and Andrea Davis Pinkney.

Winner of the Caldecott Medal, The Snowy Day continues to touch readers’ hearts across generations. It’s a snowy day in Houston during Oliver Lapin Family Day, so let’s bundle up and explore the wonders of Ezra Jack Keats’ beloved children’s book, The Snowy Day. Ann & Stephen Kaufman Jewish Book & Arts Festivalġ0:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Oliver Lapin Family DayĮndowed in loving memory of Oliver Lapin by his family

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