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Pop-up and Movable Books

Kyra has a keen interest in movable and pop-up books. She is developing the first ever survey of African American and Black imagery in pop-up books. She is a member of the Movable Book Society and continues to try a hand at paper engineering!

Quilting is celebrated through unique artists’ books and illustrations. Enjoy “Quilting Friends Carousel Book” by Kyra E. Hicks. Quilters featured include Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi, Michael Cummings, LaShawnda Crowe Storm, the late Marion Coleman and Peggie Hartwell.

Can You Name 10 African American-themed Pop-Up Books? By Kyra E. Hicks — Can You Name 10 African American-themed
Pop-Up Books?
By Kyra E. Hicks

The Movable Book Society Meggendorfer Awards

Celebrating Paper Engineers, Book Artists & Pop-Up Books 1998–2018

And, if you’re interested in learning more about award-winning movable and pop-up books, check out The Movable Book Society Meggendorfer Awards: Celebrating Paper Engineers, Book Artists & Pop-Up Book 1998 – 2018, edited by Kyra E. Hicks. Includes full-color photos of prize-winning books and inside book spreads, bios and photos of award recipients, and index of 100+ paper engineers and book artist.