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“二月东风来：2026中文原创图画书美国巡展”再迎重磅篇章，巡展将落地美国马萨诸塞州北安普顿市Northampton，带来5月8日、9日双站精彩联动，中文原创图画书佳作将接连亮顶级知名艺术画廊与百年文化地标图书馆，深度融入当地社区艺术与公共文化生活，持续推动 中美文化交流 。

R. Michelson Gallery内部空间

继此前R. Michelson Gallery表达合作意向后，双方现已敲定合作展示时间为5月8日，当天恰逢北安普顿经典社区艺术活动Arts Night Out（艺术之夜），数以千计的当地艺术家、学生和居民将齐聚参与。届时，从本次巡展投稿作品中精选的中文原创图画书佳作，将在这家美国知名童书插画画廊，与美籍华裔知名创作者Ed Young、Grace Lin、Jason Chin等的作品同步展示，让中文图画书艺术与国际优秀童书创作同台绽放，推动 中美文化交流 。

Forbes Library外观

紧随画廊艺术之夜的精彩，5月9日上午11点，中文原创图画书精品将落地北安普顿百年文化地标福布斯图书馆Forbes Library，本次展示选址图书馆2026年4月全新投用的青少年活动室，精准对接当地青少年读者群体，让中文童趣故事在百年名馆的全新活力空间中，与美国青少年展开近距离对话，为当地青少年打开了解中华文化的童趣窗口，推动 中美文化交流 。

自2026年2月中文原创图画书美国巡展在匹兹堡正式开启以来，巡展图书已在当地完成三场大型公共文化活动展示，累计吸引5000多人次本地家庭、教育工作者及文化机构参与，收获热烈反响。三场活动分别为匹兹堡中华文化中心（PCCC）春晚文化展示活动、匹兹堡国际母语节（International Mother Language Day）、CASTP（旅美科技协会匹兹堡分会）与Phipps温室与植物园联合主办的新春文化庙会。

书展现场呈现出诸多显著特点：中文原创图画书受到华裔家庭高度关注，成为华裔家庭传承中华文化的重要载体；非华裔读者受图书独特的装帧设计、多样化的艺术表现形式吸引，主动翻阅并与现场工作人员交流中文故事；多家当地图书馆、教育与文化机构现场表达了后续合作意向，希望持续引入中文原创图画书资源；图画书凭借生动的画面与易懂的表达，成为中华文化海外传播的重要媒介，让中文文化以更柔软的方式走进美国民众心中。

🏛️关于Forbes Library：北安普顿的百年文化地标

Forbes Library是美国马萨诸塞州北安普顿市的核心公共图书馆，也是当地极具代表性的文化地标，其历史可追溯至19世纪末，由当地法官Charles Edward Forbes遗赠建成，1894年正式开放，历经百年发展，早已成为集公共阅读、文化活动、社区交流于一体的多元空间。

这座经典的理查森罗马式建筑，不仅是图书馆学经典分类法的实践地，还藏有美国前总统卡尔文·柯立芝相关资料馆、地方历史档案专区等特色馆藏，更常年举办作家讲座、儿童故事会、艺术展演等活动，深度融入当地民众的文化生活。2025年图书馆启动青少年活动室打造计划，全新空间于2026年4月正式投用，为当地青少年打造了专属的阅读、交流与活动阵地，本次中文原创图画书展也将成为该新空间的特色文化活动之一，推动 中美文化交流 。

“February East Wind”: 2026 U.S. Tour of Original Chinese Picture Books Expands to Northampton, Massachusetts

The “February East Wind: 2026 U.S. Tour of Original Chinese Picture Books” is entering another exciting chapter. The exhibition will arrive in Northampton, Massachusetts, with two special events scheduled for May 8 and May 9.

Selected works of original Chinese picture books will be presented in two prestigious local cultural venues—a renowned art gallery and a historic public library—bringing Chinese children’s literature and illustration into the heart of the local arts community and public cultural life. The tour continues to promote two-way cultural exchange between Chinese and American children’s literature communities.

R. Michelson Gallery Interior

Following earlier expressions of interest from R. Michelson Gallery, both sides have now confirmed May 8 as the official exhibition date.

The event will coincide with Northampton’s well-known community art celebration, Arts Night Out, when thousands of local artists, students, and residents gather to participate in the city’s vibrant cultural festivities.

On this evening, selected works from the tour’s submissions of original Chinese picture books will be showcased at this prominent American gallery dedicated to children’s book illustration. The exhibition will appear alongside works by renowned creators such as Ed Young, Grace Lin, and Jason Chin, allowing Chinese picture-book art to shine on the same stage as internationally recognized children’s literature.

Exterior of Forbes Library

Following the gallery’s Arts Night Out celebration, the exhibition will continue on May 9 at 11:00 AM, when the Chinese picture-book collection will be presented at the historic Forbes Library, a major cultural landmark in Northampton.

This display will take place in the library’s new Youth Activity Room, scheduled to open in April 2026. The venue provides an ideal space for engaging young readers and connecting with the local youth community.

Through this exhibition, Chinese picture-book stories will enter a newly revitalized cultural space within this century-old institution, offering American children and teenagers an opportunity to explore Chinese culture through imaginative storytelling and vibrant visual art.

Growing Impact Since the Pittsburgh Launch

Since the launch of the 2026 U.S. Tour of Original Chinese Picture Books in Pittsburgh in February 2026, the collection has been showcased at three major public cultural events, attracting over 5,000 local families, educators, and cultural professionals.

These events included:

  • The Chinese New Year Cultural Showcase at the Pittsburgh Chinese Cultural Center (PCCC)
  • The International Mother Language Day celebration in Pittsburgh
  • The Chinese New Year Cultural Fair jointly organized by CASTP (Chinese Association for Science and Technology Professionals – Pittsburgh Chapter) and Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

Audience Response and Cultural Significance

The exhibitions have demonstrated several significant trends:

  • Chinese American families show strong interest in original Chinese picture books as important tools for passing on Chinese language and cultural heritage to younger generations.
  • Non-Chinese readers are drawn to the books’ distinctive design, artistic diversity, and visual storytelling, often engaging with the stories and speaking with exhibition staff about Chinese culture.
  • Several local libraries, schools, and cultural organizations have expressed interest in future collaborations to introduce more Chinese picture-book resources.
  • With their vivid illustrations and accessible storytelling, picture books have become an effective medium for sharing Chinese culture abroad, allowing it to reach American audiences in a warm and approachable way.

About Forbes Library: A Cultural Landmark in Northampton

Forbes Library is the central public library of Northampton, Massachusetts, and one of the city’s most recognizable cultural institutions.

Its history dates back to the late 19th century. The library was established through a bequest from local judge Charles Edward Forbes and officially opened in 1894. Over more than a century, it has developed into a vibrant center for public reading, cultural events, and community engagement.

The library’s building, designed in the Richardsonian Romanesque architectural style, is not only an architectural landmark but also houses notable collections, including materials related to U.S. President Calvin Coolidge, as well as local historical archives.

The library regularly hosts author talks, children’s storytelling sessions, exhibitions, and cultural programs, making it deeply integrated into the cultural life of Northampton.

In 2025, the library launched a project to build a dedicated youth activity space, scheduled to open in April 2026, providing a vibrant new hub for reading, learning, and community interaction. The Original Chinese Picture Book Exhibition will be one of the featured cultural programs in this newly created space.