Books on Film: Ezra Jack Keats + Mr. Rogers = Magic

“Now with that music in the background, we’ll try to create some of our own color music.”
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In 1972 Ezra Jack Keats visited Mister Rogers. They made some art together, and it was lovely and peaceful.
Credit to Ed Spicer/Nick Bruel on Facebook for the tip.
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About Travis Jonker
Travis Jonker is an elementary school librarian in Michigan. He writes reviews (and the occasional article or two) for School Library Journal and is a member of the 2014 Caldecott committee. You can email Travis at scopenotes@gmail.com, or follow him on Twitter: @100scopenotes.
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