The art of Maurice Sendak is on display at the Rapid City Public Library through Sept. 1. Sendak is known for rather dark children's stories, illustrated with finely detailed drawings of fantastical beasts. The artist and writer has appealed to children and adults for generations. He died in 2012 at the age of 83, after a 65-year career. SDPB's Victoria Wicks has this story from the kickoff party this weekend.
Sendak Art At RC Library: Not Just For Kids
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Grace Gilkison poses for a photo in a Max cutout costume.
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Programming Librarian Janet Parr is dressed for the occasion.
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Children's storytime with a twist.
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In 1943, at the age of 16, Maurice Sendak turned in illustrations of Macbeth as his book report.
On loan from the teacher's son
