The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art is pleased to announce the 16th annual Carle Honors Art Auction. Online bidding begins on Friday, September 23. The Carle Honors Art Auction is an integral part of the Museum’s annual Carle Honors benefit gala. This year’s event returns in person to New York City on Thursday, September 29 at 5:00 pm at Guastavino’s. A virtual event will stream online at 6:00 pm. Co-chaired by Suzanne Collins and her husband, Cap Pryor, the gala raises funds to support the Museum and celebrates the work of individuals and organizations who have made lasting contributions to the field of children’s literature.

Interested bidders worldwide can register now and begin placing bids online starting September 23rd at www.carlemuseum.org/carlehonors2022. Bids are accepted in real-time—online or at the event—until the art auction closes promptly at 9:00 pm EST on Thursday, September 29. Absentee bidders are encouraged.