FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
***Media Advisory***
Saturday, November 4, 2023
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Sondra Segundo
Children's Book Author, Musician and Artist
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WHAT: Children's book reading and art activities for families with children ages 1-12*. Press invited.
WHEN: Saturday, November 4, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
WHERE: Imagine Children’s Museum, 1502 Wall Street, downtown Everett
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Segundo is a local artist who comes from a long line of Alaskan Haida Raven Clan Matriarchs. Kúndlaan is among the first children’s book to be published entirely in Haida (Xaat K\xedl), a critically endangered Alaska Native language. For thousands of years the Haida language was passed down exclusively through song and oral tradition. Recently, a Haida alphabet was developed, making this book possible. The illustrated book weaves in Haida words as a way to introduce young people to the unique sounds and meaning of the language.
During her visit, Segundo will read her new book, sing traditional songs, and lead a kid-friendly formline art lesson, where children can learn how to draw the wolf-pup Kúndlaan, the title character of her new children's book.
There will be related art activities throughout the day in the Art Hangout.
Parking
Paid parking is available in the lots surrounding the Museum; please observe signs. Everpark Garage is located at 2815 Hoyt Avenue between Hewitt and California. Free 90-minute street parking is also available around the Museum.
Public Transportation
Contact
Gretchen Wilson-Prangley
Deputy Director, Imagine Children's Museum
425-542-1838
About Imagine Children's Museum
With a mission to enrich children’s lives through playful learning, Imagine Children’s Museum is a nonprofit organization serving children ages 1-12* and their families. Located in downtown Everett, it offers an emotionally and physically safe space for children and families to engage in playful learning activities and connect with each other in positive ways. Voted #1 for family entertainment in Snohomish County by the Everett Herald, it serves more than 280,000 visitors a year and counting. In October 2022, Imagine opened a $25 million, three-story expansion that made it the largest children’s museum in Washington. It has long received grassroots, community support to become an integral resource for children, families, schools, youth organizations and social service agencies in Snohomish County and beyond. In 2017 Imagine achieved American Alliance of Museums accreditation, the highest national recognition afforded the nation’s museums, becoming the first accredited children’s museum in the Pacific Northwest. It has a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s leading independent evaluator of charities for financial health, accountability, and transparency. To learn more, go to ImagineCM.org.
*Chronological ages apply.
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Imagine Children’s Museum got a massive expansion late last year; a $25 million dollar, three-story addition which doubled the size of the original space. That’s right, doubled the size!
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