Special Saturday Storytime: James Yang launches “A Universe Big & Small”
Join us for the launch of A Universe Big & Small, Geisel Award—winning creator James Yang’s picture book about the mysteries of the universe, inspired by the work of lauded astronomer Carl Sagan!
Author James Yang will read from A Universe Big & Small, followed by a signing.
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About the book
When Carl stared out the window, he had many questions.
Astronomer and scientist Carl Sagan loved asking questions — he wanted to learn about everything from the smallest atoms to the vastness of the galaxy. And by using his imagination and allowing himself to dream up questions big and small, he inspired others to keep exploring the mysteries of the universe and our place in it.
Geisel Award-winning author and illustrator James Yang invites readers on a fantastic journey through the cosmos, inspired by the life and work of Carl Sagan.
Advanced Praise
“Young Carl stands in for every child who’s ever asked big questions and considered how to answer them. The first step, as Yang makes beautifully clear, is always imagination. A lovely interpretation of curiosity and wonder.” — Kirkus Reviews
“In an accessible work loosely inspired by Sagan, economical text pairs with blocky artwork to hint that exploring the universe begins and ends with questions.” — Publishers Weekly
About the author and illustrator
James Yang’s prize-winning work has appeared in many magazines and newspapers, including Graphis, Newsweek, Forbes, Fortune, the New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal. He is the author/illustrator of Stop! Bot!, Bus! Stop!, Joey and Jet, Joey and Jet in Space, Puzzlehead, and Charles and Ray: Designers at Play. The designer of “Clockman,” a sculpture on display at the National Museum of American History, Mr. Yang, lives with his wife in New York City.
Time: 10:30-11:30 am EST
Free!
