Join the Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books for a special lecture celebrating the 165th anniversary of Canada’s first picture book, Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon’s “An Illustrated Comic Alphabet” delivered by art historian Margo L. Beggs. In her talk, Margo will present extensive visual evidence that Howard-Gibbon’s manuscript in addition to being a delightful teaching tool is an ingenious and audacious creation; in it, Howard-Gibbon embedded the very history of British children’s alphabet books, while simultaneously claiming her place in a literary lineage almost entirely dominated by men.

The event is free. No registration is required. Everyone is welcome.

It will take place in the auditorium - lower level of Lillian H. Smith Library (239 College Street, Toronto).