Posts Tagged ‘Maurice Sendak’

Sendak Celebration

Jun
2013
10

Happy 85th birthday to a legend in the children’s literature world, Maurice Sendak. We wish you were here to celebrate with us, but you’ve indeed already given us so many wild memories. Here’s a few of our favorites from this past year: WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE Gala 2013 Original Gala artwork inspired by “Where […]




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Wild Night

May
2013
09

What a “wild rumpus” for all! Last night more than 350 book people turned out to support Reading Is Fundamental at our 2013 WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE Gala. Maurice Sendak’s iconic book came to life as the Four Seasons of Washington, D.C., was transformed into a jungle where any wild thing would feel at […]




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Wild Art

May
2013
01

 An homage to “Where The Wild Things Are” by William Joyce Get in the Gala spirit—participate in our online artwork auction before anyone else gets a chance to at the Gala. This exclusive collection allows you to bid on one-of-a-kind pieces including some works created specifically for this event! Dr. Seuss; Green Eggs and Ham Dr. […]




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Gala Excitement

Apr
2013
01

  We’re thrilled for this year’s WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE Gala on May 9 for so many reasons. Case in point: illustrator Tony DiTerlizzi’s generous donation of artwork to be auctioned off at the Gala. Tony is one of several incredible illustrators who is paying tribute to Maurice Sendak’s classic work through donated artwork […]




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We’ll Eat You Up

May
2012
10

We Love You So Maurice Sendak was a true friend to RIF. As far back as 1979, he provided this illustration for our Year of the Child campaign. And just recently, he signed many of these posters for RIF’s 45th anniversary, helping us raise funds to get books to kids to need them most. He […]




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