Join Easthampton Public Library on Friday May 9th for Joan Mitchell Paints a Symphony with award-winning author Lisa Rogers!

Celebrate the creative process of pioneering American abstract painter Joan Mitchell in this beautifully illustrated STEAM picture book, perfect for all kinds of young creators.

Following a read along of Rogers’ brand new book, kids will participate in an art activity where they’ll paint what they’re feeling–just like Joan Mitchell.

​​This Mass Kids Lit Fest event is presented in partnership with the Massachusetts Center for the Book. For a full schedule, please visit https://www.makidslitfest.org/.

Lisa Rogers is the award-winning author of Joan Mitchell Paints a Symphony, called “simply marvelous” by Kirkus Reviews in a starred review; Beautiful Noise: The Music of John Cage, which received the Golden Kite Honor Award, the Julia Ward Howe Notable Book Award, and three starred reviews; 16 Words: William Carlos Williams and “The Red Wheelbarrow,” which received two starred reviews and was called “a fine introduction to a celebrated American poet” by The New York Times; and the bestselling Elvis Presley: A Little Golden Book Biography.

She was inspired to write for children during her career as an elementary school librarian. A former news reporter and editor, Lisa lives just outside of Boston, Massachusetts, with her husband and hound. Find her at lisarogerswrites.com.