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Star Party: How an Idea Became a Book

When
Sat, Dec 5 · 1:00 PM–2:00 PM
Where
Minnesota History Center345 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55102Open in Google Maps ↗
Ages
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Cost
Free with museum admission (adult $15, child 5-17 $8, child under 5 $0, senior $12)
Organizer
Minnesota Historical Society

To open the History Center's new Star Party exhibit, author Polly Carlson-Voiles, illustrator Consie Powell and MNHS Press editor Shannon Pennefeather explain how their children's picture book Star Party came to be, from first idea to a published book. A good fit for young readers and aspiring writers or illustrators who want to see how a picture book is made. The conversation begins at 1 p.m. in the 3M Auditorium, followed by a book signing. Free with museum admission (adult $15, child 5-17 $8, under 5 free).

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MNHS lists it as Lectures & Talks; no age guidance given, but the subject is a children's book. Location: 3M Auditorium.

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