Story & Pictures By, A Children’s Books Documentary

Let’s celebrate the value of children’s books by supporting our local public school libraries together.

Children’s books are often one of the first moments that allow children to dive deep into their imaginations. Come celebrate the impact of children’s books with a benefit screening of a new documentary “Story & Pictures By” followed by a discussion with filmmaker Joanna Rudnick.

100% of the proceeds of every ticket will be used to buy children’s books from Bookshop for Santa Cruz County public school libraries.

The first 50 teachers who buy tickets will receive a free tote bag filled with literary goodies!

This event will take place at the Santa Cruz High School auditorium and is cosponsored by Bookshop Santa Cruz, The Humanities Institute at UC Santa Cruz, and The Santa Cruz County Office of Education.

“Story & Pictures By” is the first feature documentary to take audiences behind the scenes to meet the authors and artists who create children’s books.

Following bestselling authors Christian Robinson (Last Stop on Market Street), Yuyi Morales (Dreamers), and Mac Barnett (Sam & Dave Dig a Hole), as well as highlighting perennial favorites such as Goodnight Moon, Snowy Day and Where the Wild Things Are, the film shows how children’s books reflect the mysteries of childhood, champion the marginalized, and provide children with windows and mirrors into their own lives.

This event will feature a film screening (Run Time: 1 hour, 24 minutes) + 20-minute conversation with filmmaker. Children are welcome, if they are able to sit through the film.

Film Trailer: https://vimeo.com/925152924

TICKETS:  Entry $15 and varying levels up to $500. Every $15 purchases one book for schools.