“At The Carle, we take pride in uncovering hidden stories and revealing new ways to experience picture book art,” said executive director Jennifer Schantz. “Open + Shut lifts the veil on ...

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Dear Eric: I belong to a small book club that now comprises six older women. All of us have been with the group for more than 30 years. For the most part, we all get along and enjoy the variety of ...

These often-overlooked artworks are the focus of “Open + Shut: Celebrating the Art of Endpapers,” a new exhibition at the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amherst.

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