This special exhibition, presented in partnership with children’s author and illustrator Jan Brett, will feature original artwork, immersive experiences, and themed reading environments fabricated by the Upcountry History Museum.
The Upcountry History Museum presents The World of Jan Brett through January 28th. This creative project will invite visitors of all ages to enter a world of literacy adventures as they step into the pages of Jan Brett’s picture books.
Tropical rain forests, Arctic igloos, a Chinese farmyard, Scandinavian bakeries and a Russian fairy-tale castle are just some of the discovery zones that will take visitors on a journey around the world as they explore faraway places and cultures through Brett’s literary works.
Designed for children from birth through ten years old and their caregivers, the three-dimensional play and learning environments will provide children with hands-on literacy based experiences, adults with tools for cultivating literacy through everyday activities, support formal education, and guide visitors to the discovery that it is never too early to begin the love of reading.
Addressing the need to support literacy initiatives, the 1,200 square foot exhibit will provide imaginative, book-based experiences and model early literacy experiences to adults. Exhibit programming will include a visit from author Jan Brett in the Fall of 2017, a Gingerbread Holiday Breakfast, a Jan Brett Character Pajama Party, and the Museum’s after school Kids Book Club.
The World of Jan Brett exhibition and its associated programming will advance the Museum’s educational mission of connecting people, history, and culture, while providing early literacy development benefits for children and access to literacy tools for their caregivers.
Visit www.upcountryhistory.org for additional information.