Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey
2026-02-07 | The National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature, 102 Cedar St., Abilene, TX, 79601, United States
The National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature (NCCIL) will welcome acclaimed author-illustrator brothers Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey for a dynamic weekend of artmaking, storytelling and community engagement. They will also headline a fundraising event in collaboration with children’s illustration influencer Charnaie Gordon.
The weekend begins with a hands-on workshop for university students, giving emerging artists the rare opportunity to learn directly from working picture book creators. Their visit will also feature a Secondary Honors Art Tour in partnership with Abilene Independent School District, exposing talented young artists to professional illustration, storytelling and creative career paths.
Contact the NCCIL at (325)673-4586 for additional information.
