Date/Time
Friday, May 16, 2025
5:00 PM EDT - 6:30 PM EDT
Location:
Bank Street College of Education
5th Floor Library
610 West 112th Street
New York, NY 10025
Event Title:
Stories in Scribbles: A Creative Workshop with Ruth Chan
Description:
Join us for a special family-friendly Alumni Weekend event featuring Ruth Chan, Bank Street’s 2025 Writer-in-Residence! Ruth will share insights about her journey as an author-illustrator and her award-winning graphic novel. After a brief talk, families will engage in a hands-on creative activity—whether it’s a playful scribble drawing or a mini comic about a family memory, there’s something for every age to enjoy. Come ready to listen, laugh, and create together!
Light refreshments will be provided.
About Ruth Chan
Ruth Chan is an illustrator/author of comics and children’s books. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, Cup of Jo, and with publishers HarperCollins, Macmillan, Simon & Schuster, Disney-Hyperion, and Abrams. Prior to illustrating full time, she spent her teens in China and a decade working with youth and families in underserved communities. She is a proud Canadian and lives and works in New York City with her husband, daughter, and dog, Leroy.
Contact:
Alumni Relations Office
alumni@bankstreet.edu
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