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It's a David Small World–A Journey Through Life and Art

Exhibit October 4–28 at Central Library

A drawing of David Small by David Small on top of a drawing from Children's book title The Quiet Place with by author Sarah Stewart and Illustrator David Small with text to the right that says It's a David Small World Exhibits & Events A Journey Through Life and Art.

Join KPL in celebrating Western Michigan University’s acquisition of the David Small and Sarah Stewart Archive with a special month-long exhibit. More than 60 pieces of original art will be on display in our Van Deusen Room for families to view in October. There will be special activities and storytimes scheduled during the showcase of Small’s work.

The exhibit will be on display October 4–28, Monday through Thursday; 10 am–12 pm and 3–5 pm.

After your tour, we encourage you to visit the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts to view their collection of David Small artwork. Enjoy!

More information can be found at wmich.edu/library/small-stewart


About the Collection

The Small Stewart Archive documents David Small and Sarah Stewart’s artistic, literary, and intellectual pursuits from the 1970s through the present. It includes drafts and original art, unpublished works, notebooks, sketchbooks, correspondence, and journals. Western Michigan University Libraries acquired the collection in 2019.


About the Authors

David Small and Sarah Stewart are award-winning authors and illustrators. Their work includes The Gardener (a Caldecott Honor Book) The Money Tree, The Library, and many more classic children’s books. David and Sarah live in Southwest Michigan.


Additional Exhibits
Upcoming Events
  • Art Detectives: September 11 | KIA
  • Author Talk: September 23 | Zhang Legacy Collections Center
  • Art Hop: October 1 | KBAC
  • Betsy Bird and David Small: October 16 | Bookbug
  • A Cabinet of Curiosities: October 20 | Fetzer Center
  • ARTbreak with David and Sarah: November 16 | KIA

Debuting Western Michigan University Libraries’ David Small and Sarah Stewart Archive. In partnership with the Kalamazoo Book Arts Center, Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, Kalamazoo Public Library, and Richmond Center for Visual Arts.

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