Meet the Author! Maira Kalman

Saturday, March 15, 2:00 pm

Ticket cost: price of museum admission

Recommended for ages 7 and up

Maira Kalman returns with her new children’s book Thomas Jefferson, whom she describes “optimistic and complex and tragic and wrong and courageous.” Families will listen to her read excerpts from the book—which aims to cover everything about Jefferson—as well as describe her research process, and hold a book signing.

Fans of this Founding Father will learn surprising facts, and children who are new to Jefferson will be introduced to a great and complex man. Kalman's painterly illustrations add to the uniqueness and whimsy of the book.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to limited space, we encourage attendees to pre-purchase tickets to this program. Tickets are the cost of, and include, museum admission. Remaining same-day tickets will be sold on site on a first come, first served basis. All regular member discounts apply. If you are a museum member at the family level or higher, please purchase tickets through our call center at 212-485-9268.