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CT Summer Story Project: Author vs Illustrator a visit from Donald Lemke and Bob Lentz

For the CT Summer Story project we asked library staff to write and illustrate stories inspired by their communities. To cap it all off we'll have a Zoom visit from two creators who made a picture book all about collaboration, Author vs. Illustrator. 

This laugh-out-loud story about the not-so-simple process of creating a picture book is sure to be a hit with your kids or students. Full of over-the-top humor and under-the-radar lessons -- including the skills of teamwork, conflict resolution, and respect -- this book is a must-have for young writers, budding artists, librarians, teachers, and lifelong book lovers.  

This event is presented in partnership with Capstone, CT Humanities, and CT Center for the Book. 

Presenter: 

Donald Lemke & Bob Lentz

Lemke & Lentz are two dads on a mission to power imagination, play, and belly-laughter without a single battery!

Donald Lemke is an award-winning writer of comics and books for young readers. He lives in St. Paul, Minnesota with his amazing wife, Amy, and their three growing-up-way-too-fast daughters.

Bob Lentz is an art director, designer, and illustrator of many books for kids. Bob lives in Bloomington, Minnesota, with his wife, Rosalee, and their two children (and a very hungry Boston terrier). 

Connect with @lemkeandlentz on Instagram.

Recording:

This program is being recorded and will be made available on the DLD YouTube Channel.

Who Should Come?

Perfect for anyone who loves picture books and is curious about the creative process including

  • CT Summer Story Project participants
  • Children’s and YA Staff
  • Library families

Accessibility 

This webinar will be captioned. If you require another access service to participate fully, please use the Accommodation Request Form at least 14 days prior to the event.

Date:
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Time:
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Categories:
DLD Online Webinar

Registration is required. There are 44 seats available.

Event Accessibility for Guests with Disabilities

We want to provide what you need to participate!

If you require access services to participate fully, please use the Accommodation Request Form at least 7 days prior to the event.

If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact Gail Hurley at gail.hurley@ct.gov or (860) 704-2223.

You can also see our Library and Accessibility LibGuide for more information.

Registration Eligibility

To register for a DLD workshop or webinar, you must be one of the following:

  • current library staff member
  • undergraduate or graduate library student
  • Friend or Board Member/Trustee*
  • retired or unemployed library staff

Please contact Gail Hurley at gail.hurley@ct.gov or (860) 704-2223 with registration questions.

*Unless otherwise specified that a Friend or Board Member/Trustee is not eligible for a training or workshop.

Note: paid consultants are not eligible to attend DLD workshops or webinars.

Cancellation Policy

If you cannot attend a workshop you have registered for, please remember to cancel at least 3 days in advance so we can give your spot to someone else. You can cancel via the link in your confirmation email, or by contacting Gail Hurley gail.hurley@ct.gov | (860) 704-2222.

Those who miss (without cancelling) 3 events within a 6-month period will be placed on the waiting list when registering for future events. Be sure to sign in when you arrive for any workshop.

Inclement Weather Policy

For all in-person workshops offered by the CT State Library, Division of Library Development:

If the public schools in the town where the workshop is to be held close due to weather, the workshop will be canceled. If the schools have a delay, the workshop will go on as scheduled.

For the most up-to-date information, call us at 860-704-2200.

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Continuing Education workshops and the professional development collection are funded in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Connecticut State Library.