Celebrate the creative process of pioneering American abstract painter Joan Mitchell in this
beautifully illustrated STEAM picture book, perfect for all kinds of young creators.
Following a readalong of Rogers' brand new book, kids will participate in an art activity where
they'll paint what they're feeling--just like Joan Mitchell.
​​This Mass Kids Lit Fest event is presented in partnership with the Massachusetts Center for the
Book. For a full schedule of events, please visit https://www.makidslitfest.org/.

Lisa Rogers is the award-winning author of Joan Mitchell Paints a Symphony, called “simply
marvelous” by Kirkus Reviews in a starred review; Beautiful Noise: The Music of John Cage,
which received the Golden Kite Honor Award, the Julia Ward Howe Notable Book Award, and
three starred reviews; 16 Words: William Carlos Williams and The Red Wheelbarrow, which
received two starred reviews and was called “a fine introduction to a celebrated American poet”
by The New York Times; and the bestselling Elvis Presley: A Little Golden Book Biography.
She was inspired to write for children during her career as an elementary school librarian. A
former news reporter and editor, Lisa lives just outside of Boston, Massachusetts, with her
husband and hound. Find her at lisarogerswrites.com.