Lesley University Library

What a powerful way to close out the 2026 Thought Leadership Lecture series ✨
A huge thank you to Andrea Wang (MFA Creative Writing ‘11) and Jason Chin for an unforgettable Finnegan Lecture this past week at Lesley University. From the deeply personal story behind Watercress to the magic of collaboration between author and illustrator, their conversation was both moving and inspiring⭐️
We loved hearing about the importance of telling your own story, diving into meaningful, in-person research, and embracing the creative process together. Your honesty, artistry, and passion reminded us how stories—especially the hard, tender ones—connect us to our roots and to each other.
Grateful to the Evelyn Finnegan ’48 Lecture Series and the Finnegan Family for making this special evening possible 💛
Here’s to honoring our histories, sharing our voices, and continuing to create children’s books that last generations.

As the leaves turn and the air grows crisp, we welcome November — and with it, Native American Heritage Month✨
Throughout the month, we’ll be highlighting a variety of resources that celebrate Native and Indigenous voices and perspectives spanning anthologies, poetry, picture books, adult fiction and nonfiction, as well as juvenile and young adult titles. From timeless folklore to intimate interviews and complex love stories, there’s a whole world of stories waiting to be discovered
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Do you have a favorite story, book, or other resource that offers insight into the Native American experience? We’d love to hear your recommendations!

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Recap from Monday’s first ever event in the Sherrill Hall Makerspace✨🪴 Thank you to for partnering on this event and guiding us in making new crafts to beautify our spaces. And special shout out to the students who came and shared their creativity👏🏾👏🏾 Our next post will be about the next event coming November 5th about creating your own Picture Books! Stay tuned👀