Arne Nixon Center for the Study of Children's Literature

It is with great pleasure that the Library introduces the new curator for the Arne Nixon Center for the Study of Children’s Literature. Karina Cardenas will begin on July 22 and comes to us from Special Collections at CSU Los Angeles, where she developed her expertise in archives and unique collections. Find out more about Karina at Fresno State Library News:

Introducing new Arne Nixon Center Curator, Karina Cardenas Welcome Karina Cardenas, new curator for the Arne Nixon Center for the Study of Children’s Literature.

to the completion and celebration of the “Maybe Something Beautiful Community Mural” with children’s illustrator and friend, Rafael Lopez! It’s been a little over 4 years since the accomplishment of the !🎨 Swipe through to see the before and after!

For we're going way back to some of Arne Nixon's personal books! Just a little appreciation for some of the signed books that we have here in ANC and what makes our collection so dear to us. You may recognize these books & authors! 📚👀😉

Celebrate Women’s History Month with us by checking out our book displays located on the third floor of the south wing as well as our digital display, link in bio!📚

Today marks the beginning of , a time to promote awareness of deaf history and culture.

“Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” - Mark Twain

Happy International Women's Day! We are honoring women all month with our Women's History Month display and our digital display, link below. Enjoy learning about the contributions and vital roles of these history-making women!

http://bit.ly/3L9dU11

Today, we celebrate , an annual Jewish holiday that celebrates the wonderful stories told in the book of Esther!

Happy Banned Books Week! Curious about which books have been banned/challenged and why? Visit our new exhibit in the Fresno State Library! September 19 to October 14, Peters Balcony Gallery-Lib 3rd floor.

Stay tuned this week for a glimpse into our exhibit!

https://library.fresnostate.edu/info/news-events/banned-exhibition

FYI! The Arne Nixon Center will be closed August 3 through August 5. We will reopen on August 8 to our regularly scheduled hours, Monday-Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. Available by appointment or drop in.

A day of recognition, restoration, and celebration! Let's celebrate Freedom! Happy Juneteenth!

Wishing you a Happy Pride Month! Did you know, the Arne Nixon Center has one of the largest collections of LGBTQIA+ children's and young adult literature in the nation! 🏳️‍🌈📚

Check out the collection at this link: https://bit.ly/3aq6shx

Congratulations to the Class of 2022, Fresno State Bulldogs!

Today we celebrate Cinco De Mayo! It was on this date in 1862 that the Mexican army defeated the French in a battle in the town of Puebla, Mexico.

Happy Star Wars Day! We love these pop-up books of Jabba's palace and the Mos Eisley Cantina.

Happy National Tell A Story Day! What better way to celebrate than to honor our Center's founder, Arne Nixon! Dr. Nixon was a sought-after speaker and told stories to audiences throughout California and the world.

Did you ever have the wonderful privilege of hearing a story from Arne?

Happy Earth Day! We're celebrating with these books that portray the beauty of Earth and acknowledge environmental awareness and protection.

The most popular items on our ANC tour are our itty bitty Lewis Carroll and Alice books. They are always a hit, and, yes, there is an actual story in the books! Any guesses on how tall the little green book is?

Who are you celebrating for Women's History Month?

Happy International Women's Day! Today, and all month long, we are celebrating women with our displays, "Women Making History" & "Women who Made History". Come by and enjoy these amazing books with amazing women!

Join the Arne Nixon Center for an author talk with Evette Dionne!
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/evette-dionne-black-womens-role-in-suffrage-and-politics-tickets-191318588047

Upcoming Zoom Event on April 29!
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/in-conversation-margarita-engle-david-bowles-and-angela-dominguez-tickets-151116382167