Artists have occasionally illustrated children’s books, but not with as much regularity as one would expect. In Memories of Childhood… so We’re Not the Brady Bunch, ten artists were asked to write and illustrate autobiographical stories. The curatorial question would be if they were willing to reveal enough about their personal histories to make these both different from and more profound than ordinary storybooks. Would their memories have universal appeal? Could such a project make a difference in the future of children’s literature? I am convinced that these ten artists will inspire every adult who would one day read aloud, “Once upon a time…” Further, these stories would glean secret wisdom and find a key that unlocks a brighter future. The stories are like a patchwork quilt; these works will comfort and warm the souls of all who see them and read them because the artists have captured a bridge between their cultural past and our global future. The ten artists included in the exhibition come from diverse backgrounds: Gabriela Garza (Mexico), Enrique Gomez de Molina (Cuba), Shelly McCoy (Newfoundland, Canada), Aurora Molina (Cuba), Marie Normand (Dominican Republic and France), Fabian Pena (Florida, US), Xonia Regalado (Cuba), Carrie Sieh (California, US), Lisu Vega and Juan Henriquez (Venezuela), and Carrington Ware (Georgia, US). Can we see and feel their pain or joy? Are these universal stories? We leave that up to the viewers to decide.