Backbone of the King and Other Marcia Brown Stories

November 13, 2008-December 31, 2008
Location: Elevator Gallery

A gift of original art and autographed books by children's author and illustrator, Marcia Brown, has been made by Carol Ann Jenkins in memory of her mother, Dr. Esther Call Jenkins. Devoted to children's literature, Dr. Jenkins was a professor in the UH College of Education, 1948 -1975. The gift reveals her close professional and personal relationship with Brown that culminated in the 1966 publication of Backbone of the King. This book, a translation of a Hawaiian hero legend, was dedicated to Jenkins and illustrated by Brown's sensitive linoleum prints, originals of which are on display. The gift will be housed in the Jean Charlot Collection where it complements the existing holdings of books given by Marcia Brown, a three-time Caldecott Medal winner, to the Charlot family over their many years of friendship. A selection of award-winning titles, with delightful inscriptions and drawings, is included in the exhibit.

For more information, please contact Bron Solyom, Curator, Jean Charlot Collection, at 956.2849 or brons@hawaii.edu