Author Victor Nelson and Youth Authors/Illustrators Present their Book "My Grandfather Lived in a Tree"

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Reading, Storytime

Age Group:

Children
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Event Details

 

My Grandfather Lived in a Tree / Mi Abuelo Vivia en un Arbol

A Family Event with Author Victor Nelson, Illustrator Eloisa White and Youth Collaborators

 

Victor Nelson and Youth collaborators read their bilingual picture book My Grandfather Lived in a Tree / Mi Abuelo Vivia en un Arbol, followed by an art activity. Special snacks will also be provided!

 

Illustrator, Eloisa White will also be at this event! Eloisa White and youth that worked on the book with Mr. Nelson can share what it is like illustrating and writing a book! Families attending will be inspired to create and collaborate on their own ideas for storybooks. 

 

 

Author

Victor Nelson is a mostly retired marriage and family therapist living in Santa Fe who enjoys playing tricks on his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Victor's career in ministry, youth ministry, and marriage and family therapy has kept him engaged with children and youth of all ages. Evoking the imaginations of young children and opening a world of wonder for them is one of Victor's greatest gifts.



Illustrator

Eloisa White was born and raised in California. She has been drawing and painting as a hobby since early childhood, drawing for friends and for family. She majored in fashion design in California and finished her schooling in New Mexico where she now lives. Eloisa and Victor met through a mutual friend. This is Eloisa's second illustrated book.