Children's Author with Autism Invited to Read and Sign Books at the Eric Carle Museum

AMHERST, Mass. - Oct. 31, 2019 - PRLog -- Connecticut Author and Illustrator, Chase Taylor, has been invited on November 16 at 2 p.m. to read his book, The Letter Critters, at The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art 125 West Bay Road, Amherst, MA.  Chase is a 2019 CT Arts Hero, a Special Olympics Global Messenger, and a co-host of The Social Chase cable program on Skye Cable XIII.  Chase attended Waterbury Career Academy and he currently attending an autism transition program at Naugatuck Valley Community College.  Chase is also working on the audiobook version of The Letter Critters Biographies, which will be narrated by actress Brianna Denski (voice of June Baily in the Wonder Park movie) and his new book The Letter Critters Talent Show. Chase also lives with autism.  Chase will be reading about the 26 cute and cuddly animals that represent the letters of the alphabet. They live in a fun place called Letter Critter Town and they all have unique personalities and features. Visit www.thelettercritters.com to download free coloring pages. Call (413) 559-6300 or visit the Museum's website at www.carlemuseum.org for more information.

About The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art:
Eric Carle and his wife, the late Barbara Carle, co-founded the Museum in November 2002. Carle is the renowned author and illustrator of more than 70 books, including the 1969 classic The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Since opening, the 43,000-square foot facility has served more than 750,000 visitors, including 50,000 schoolchildren. The Carle houses more than 11,000 objects, including 7,300 permanent collection illustrations. The Carle has three art galleries, an art studio, a theater, picture book and scholarly libraries, and educational programs for families, scholars, educators, and schoolchildren. Bobbie's Meadow is an outdoor space that combines art and nature. Educational offerings include professional training for educators around the country and Master's degree programs in children's literature with Simmons University. Museum hours are Tuesday through Friday 10 am to 4 pm, Saturday 10 am to 5 pm, and Sunday 12 pm to 5 pm. Open Mondays in July and August and during MA school vacation weeks. Admission is $9 for adults, $6 for children under 18, and $22.50 for a family of four.