Responding to the Visual: The Juxtaposition of Image and Text in Picture Books and Graphic Books

Name: Responding to the Visual: The Juxtaposition of Image and Text in Picture Books and Graphic Books
Start: 2026-08-15
End: 2026-08-15
Location: Champaign

The Illini and Vermilion Valley Reading Councils are hosting a public presentation and discussion titled "Responding to the Visual: The Juxtaposition of Image and Text in Picture Books and Graphic Books." This event will take place on August 15, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Barnes & Noble in Champaign, Illinois. It focuses on the impact of images in literature for children and adolescents, exploring how visuals enhance enjoyment, comprehension, and self-expression.

Date: Aug 15, 2026
Location: Champaign

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Responding to the Visual: The Juxtaposition of Image and Text in Picture Books and Graphic Books

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Highlights

Public presentation and discussion on image and text in literature
Features speakers Karla Möller and Ashley Dawson
Focuses on literature for children and adolescents
Opportunity for attendees to share book recommendations

This cultural event, "Responding to the Visual: The Juxtaposition of Image and Text in Picture Books and Graphic Books," is a collaborative effort by the Illini and Vermilion Valley Reading Councils. Scheduled for August 15, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to noon, the presentation and discussion will be held at Barnes & Noble located at 65 E. Marketview Drive in Champaign.

The event aims to delve into the significant role of images in literature targeted at children and adolescents. It will specifically explore the interplay between visual and textual elements in picture books and graphic books. Organizers highlight that the discussion will focus on how responding to visuals enhances enjoyment, comprehension, and self-expression across various age groups.

Speakers for the event include Karla Möller, Associate Dean for Graduate Programs in Education at the University of Illinois and an authority on culturally inclusive children’s books, and Ashley Dawson, a UI doctoral candidate specializing in supporting teachers' use of authentic literature featuring LGBTQ perspectives. They will share examples of image-rich books and lead a discussion, inviting attendees to contribute their own recommendations.

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