Since 2005, more than 19,000 Sacramento-area school children have
benefited from Words Take Wing: Honoring Diversity in Children’s
Literature. This annual celebration, held each February, gives
students the opportunity to hear about the personal journeys and
creative processes of acclaimed authors and illustrators of
diverse children’s literature whose stories about Native American
heritage, Asian culture, African American culture, and Latino
identity, among many others, allow them to explore a wide range
of perspectives and world views.
On Tuesday, February 25, 2025,
Words Take Wing will host renowned author Mitali Perkins for
two in-person events:
- A matinee
presentation at the Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts.
This presentation is for 3rd grade through middle school classes
from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. (please note that you will need to
complete a school matinee request form to get tickets for your
class).
- A public evening presentation at the Sacramento Public
Library’s McKinley branch in Clunie Auditorium from 6:00 p.m. to
7:30 p.m.
Mitali Perkins is an accomplished author known for her remarkable
works for readers across grade levels from picture books to
novels to nonfiction texts for adults. Her notable books
include You Bring the Distant Near, which received
a National Book Award nomination, and Rickshaw
Girl, which was adapted into a film. Through her compelling
storytelling, Perkins delves into themes of crossing various
borders, both physical and metaphorical. Her aim is to evoke a
range of emotions from her readers, striving to make them laugh,
cry, and ultimately broaden their hearts. Currently residing and
writing in the East Bay, Perkins continues to captivate audiences
with her thought-provoking narratives. Learn more on Mitali
Perkins’ website.
Words Take Wing is made possible by the support of our title
sponsors:
