

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Picture Book Spotlight with Author and Illustrator Claudia Rueda
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 10:30 am – Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join New York Times best-selling author and illustrator Claudia Rueda for a fun, interactive storytime celebrating the Smushkins! Dive into the cheerful and quirky world of these beloved characters, featuring their first picture book, Meet The Smushkins (Candlewick), and the sequels, Colors and ABCZoink. Claudia will share the inspiration behind the Smushkins, offer insights into their unique personalities, and walk through her creative process for the series.

Children will get a chance to learn how to draw their very own Smushkin and decorate a little house for them. Whether they’re having a popcorn picnic or picking apples, the Smushkins are always ready for a new adventure. Don’t miss this lively celebration of childhood playfulness and curiosity! Suggested for picture book fans and children ages 4-6. All art materials and a signed copy of the book are included.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manhattan/picture-book-spotlight-with-author-and-illustrator-claudia-rueda/200029793669929
- **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://societyillustrators.org/event/picture-book-spotlight-claudia-rueda/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=manhattan-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Manhattan
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 128 E 63rd St, New York, NY, United States, New York 10065
- **lat**: 40.76482
- **long**: -73.96683
- **full address**: 128 E 63rd St, New York, NY, United States, New York 10065, 128 E 63rd St, New York, NY 10065-7303, United States, Manhattan

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Society Of Illustrators (https://allevents.in/org/society-of-illustrators/7373317)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 10:30 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 128 E 63rd St, New York, NY, United States, New York 10065, 128 E 63rd St, New York, NY 10065-7303, United States, Manhattan
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Society Of Illustrators
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Art, literary-art, trips-adventures
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Picture Book Spotlight with Author and Illustrator Claudia Rueda ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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