BEYOND the BOOKS
Oliver McGovern ’21 holds his artwork, one of a rotating selection of creations picked for display in the Lower School’s Illustrator’s Frame.
Art is as important as words. It’s hugely important to bringing words into your head.
‘Illustrator’s Frame’ Lets Pictures Do Some Talking Lower School Librarian Joan Michie wants to ensure
not an assignment by any means. Here, it’s inclination
that the headlong rush into reading doesn’t overlook
alone that leads the way.
some of the simple, artistic joys along the way.
of the frame, adding: “Art is as important as words. It’s
Pictures — so important the development of lan-
guage and of reading — are the perfect place to take a
hugely important to bringing words into your head.”
pause, she says.
Each month or so, Lower School boys submit their
work to Michie, and one picture is selected for display.
To encourage that moment, Michie has designated
a special Illustrator’s Frame at the Lower School library
One recent honoree was Oliver McGovern ’21.
to recognize ’Wick boys who show an artistic sensibility.
McGovern is a ’Wick fourth-grader with a penchant
for a certain cartoon cat, and his illustration told the
The frame, she says, recognizes “the kid who is sit-
ting there, drawing his way through life.”
story of that famous creature captivated by his own
daydream filled with junk food.
Michie says the Frame serves as an invitation to
fourth graders to try their hand at illustration, and it’s
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“It has a kind of special spot to stand in,” Michie says
“The humor in it,” Michie says, “is just delightful.”
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