Celebrating cultural connections, diversity, picture books and poetry

March 24, 2016

This 40 foot tall "Big Blue Bear" sculpture doesn't come just for children's books. The public art has been part of the Colorado Convention Center since 2005. Learn about the bear's creator here.
This 40 foot tall “Big Blue Bear” sculpture doesn’t come just for children’s books. The public art has been part of the Colorado Convention Center since 2005. Learn about the bear’s creator here. (Photo credit: Billy Hathorn, Wikimedia Commons)

I’m excited to be part of the Public Library Association conference in Denver.

With Sylvia Vardell, Janet Wong and librarians Ally Garcia and Marianne Follis, I’ll be part of the “Cultural Connections: Celebrating Diversity with Picture Books and Poetry” presentation Sat., April 9 from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m.

Sylvia and Janet are poetic wonders I’m proud to team with.

 

Nancy Bo Flood

As a fish-brain surgeon or a rodeo poem wrangler, I have loved stories. I strongly believe that words – in poetry or prose – help heal our hearts and give us new eyes to see the world. I was first a research psychologist studying brain development at the University of Minnesota and London University before following my passion – writing for children. Learn more…