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R. Gregory Christie Luncheon

  • National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature 102 Cedar Street Abilene, TX, 79601 United States (map)

Help us give a warm welcome to our latest NCCIL artist, R. Gregory Christie, at a community luncheon in his honor. The first artist of 2022, Christie’s emotional and dynamic exhibition is a must see.

Christie is known today as a multi-award winning illustrator, who’s accolades include a Caldecott Honor award, art for the New Orleans Jazz festival’s Congo square poster, imagery for the 2013 United States Postal office’s Kwanzaa stamp, six Coretta Scott King Honor awards and even a 2010 NAACP Image award for his work in the book “Our Children Can Soar: A Celebration of Rosa, Barack, and the Pioneers of Change” authored by J. Patrick Lewis.From album cover designs to children’s books to animating films, Christie continues his inspired journey of art.

Single Ticket - $45 (member), $55 (non-member)

Table - includes one table of 8 seats ($400)Table

Sponsor - includes one table of 8 seats and name/organization listed at event and on promotional materials for event ($2500)

Earlier Event: February 3
Nights at the NCCIL: R. Gregory Christie
Later Event: February 4
Getting Creative with Resin