Hamilton Born: September 15, 1914Died: June 30, 2003Ohio connection: Birth Born in Hamilton, Ohio, on September 15, 1914, Robert McCloskey was an award-winning author and illustrator of children’s books. McCloskey was also a talented artist whose work included murals and sculpture. He was even awarded the Prix de Rome as a student. In 1934, McCloskey was commissioned …
Read More Robert McCloskeyBorn: November 11, 1942Died: November 12, 1997 Ohio connection: Birth Cincinnati Poet, essayist, and educator William Matthews was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on November 11, 1942. He earned a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1965 and an M.A. degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1966. Matthews was cofounder (with Russell …
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It is a truth universally acknowledged that a superhero would have a traumatic origin story. We must ask, though, why are these origins always filled with such suffering? And how do these superheroes learn to work with their painful histories as they protect and transform the world around them? We will ask these questions and …
Read More A New Get Graphic! Book Discussion Series Begins Thursday, June 4, 2015Cleveland Public Library (CPL) is “The People’s University,” the center of learning for a diverse and inclusive community. CPL’s vision is to be the driving force behind a powerful culture of learning that will inspire Clevelanders from all walks of life to continually learn, share and seek out new knowledge in ways that are …
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