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The River

Alessandro Sanna goes to NY

“Hello, Friends,

We are thrilled to welcome author-illustrator Alessandro Sanna to New York this week for the inaugural New York Rights Fair and some dreamy book events and art workshops with Enchanted Lion.  Alessandro is considered one of Italy’s leading contemporary illustrators. He has earned wide recognition across Europe as an illustrator and author, and his work has appeared in The New York Times Book Reviewand The New Yorker. He is a prolific and popular creator of illustrated books for children and readers of all ages, including The River and Pinocchio: The Origin Story. He lives and works in Mantua, Italy.  We hope you enjoy this video, where Alessandro paints alongside a gorgeous live performance of an arrangement written especially for The River. We’ll be hosting a similar live performance in NYC later this week—read on for more details and event listings!”
Sending you warmest wishes from Greenpoint.
The Enchanted Lion Team

THURSDAY, MAY 31st @ 6:30p
Join us for a beautiful performance in a beautiful bookstore as Alessandro paints scenes from The Riverwith live musical accompaniment. We can promise good conversation, books, and drinks, too. (RSVP)
Rizzoli Bookstore
1133 Broadway
New York, NY 10010

FRIDAY, JUNE 1st @ 4:00p
Arts & Crafts Story Time — A special Pinocchio edition!
SATURDAY, JUNE 2nd @ 10:00a
Watercolor Workshop (All Ages)
Come spend the morning in our Greenpoint community garden! Alessandro will lead an exploratory reading of Pinocchio: The Origin Story, to be followed by a watercolor demonstration and activity.
The 61 Franklin Street Community Garden
61 Franklin Street
Brooklyn, NY 11222

MONDAY, JUNE 4th @ 7:00p
Watercolor Workshop (Adults)
Join us for an evening of wine, watercoloring, and Q&A with a true master. Bring your notebook and your paints! All levels of expertise are most welcome. This is a free class—sign up here!
McNally Jackson Williamsburg
76 N 4th St
Brooklyn, NY 11249