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    Words and Wonder: Rediscovering Children’s Literature

    One of the pleasures of having a first-rate research center and archive in town is how the Harry Ransom Center will regularly comb through its own vast holdings and hand-pick gems to present in a new context. Hence the HRC’s latest exhibit, “Words and Wonder: Rediscovering Children’s Literature,” which pulls from its manuscript, art, photography, film, and performing arts holdings to spotlight early 20th-century authors and illustrators catering to a young readership. The exhibit includes magic lantern slides from Aesop’s Fables, John Tenniel’s illustrations of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, and Ernest H. Shepard’s indelible images from the Hundred Acre Wood, among other treats. Runs through August 17. – Kimberley Jones
    Through August 17
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    Writers’ League of Texas Third Thursdays

    Y’all: Writing is so hard. Imagine a crying emoji attached to that statement, and you’ll understand how my chosen career field affects me. Take heart, though, as I have done when learning about our local Writers’ League and their many workshops. Every third Thursday of the month, WLT brings you discussions by skilled panelists on myriad subjects pertaining to the written word. October’s topic concerns characters: How do you write ’em good? Authors Sherri L. Smith, Alex Temblador, and Meg Vondriska – who WLT assures us have experience in the area – bring their advice. – James Scott
    Third Thursday of every month
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