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- Children’s author and illustrator Brian Selznick | Interview: Part 1
- Children’s author and illustrator Brian Selznick | Interview: Part 2
- Young-adult author John Green | Interview
  
  The novelist forges a hit career without vampires, wizards or (gasp!) sequels.
  
  The novelist forges a hit career without vampires,…
Get crafty
- Arts and crafts classes
  
  Want to encourage your kids’ creative side without a mega-cleanup after?
  
  Want to encourage your kids’ creative side without a…
- Lillstreet Art Center holiday open house | Photos
  
  We captured the kid scene at the north side studio's annual holiday party.
  
  We captured the kid scene at the north side studio's…
- How to fold an origami flower | Video
  
  Turn a piece of paper into a beautiful spring blossom with a classic example of beginner origami.
  
  Turn a piece of paper into a beautiful spring…
Art appreciation
- The National Hellenic Museum opens its doors
  
  The only U.S. museum dedicated to telling the story of Greek culture and history from ancient to modern times is open for business.
  
  The only U.S. museum dedicated to telling the story…
- Origami wizard Ty Perez
  
  A teenager’s interest in polygonal perfection evolves.
  
  A teenager’s interest in polygonal perfection…
- Ian Schneller of Specimen Products
  
  An audio-genius dad builds a “Sonic Arboretum” for the Museum of Contemporary Art.
  
  An audio-genius dad builds a “Sonic Arboretum” for…

Children’s author and illustrator Brian Selznick | Interview: Part 1

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Make art, not clutter

Instead of stuffing them into a drawer, turn your kids' mini masterpieces into cool keepsakes.
Archie Comics celebrates Pride with Kevin Keller

The new gay character gets his own miniseries.
Book review | Rotters by Daniel Kraus

Grave-robbing brings families together.
Book reviews | The Secret World of Whales and World without Fish

Two books delve into the mysteries of creatures from the deep.
House call: Nursery

A Chicago couple turn their baby’s nursery into a nature sanctuary.

Can't-miss stories

Mark Bradford talks about the Mark Bradford Project

The MCA’s artist in residence talks about his work with Chicago teen artists.
The Addams Family | Stage review

Find out if the creepy, kooky family was a hit.
ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo | Photos

See the LPZ all lit up.

On the blogs

The Chatterbox | February 22

The Hunger Games marketing machine, a shocking story out of Houston and a young boy’s sassy plea to LeBron James: Find these stories and more in today’s edition of the ’box.

posted at 1:55pm

Scholastic has announced its picks for the Top 100 Greatest Books for Kids.

posted at 5:40pm

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Legally Blonde: The Musical The song-and-dance stage version of a film that, unbelievably, is now more than a decade old circles back to the area ... 8pm. Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire

Chicago Shakespeare Theater: A Midsummer Night's Dream 7pm. Chicago Shakespeare Theater

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