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StoryTime: “El Gato Bebe Leche” by Lillian Gattis, illustrated by Marie Taylor, and translated by Teresa Molina

October 2, 2026 | 10:30am - 11:00am

Featured Event, FREE Event, Storytime, Exhibitions, Youth & Family, Youth & Family

Cost:

Free event. No reservations required.

Location:

Wichita Art Museum

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Book: El Gato Bebe Leche by Lillian Gattis, illustrated by Marie Taylor, and translated by Teresa Molina
Artwork: Armando Minjárez Monárrez (Mexican, born 1986), Concha Boot, 2026. Ceramic, mixed media.
Special Guest: Teresa Molina

STORYTIME IN THE GALLERIES

Join us for engaging stories and related activities that make works of art come to life for young learners and their caregivers during StoryTime in the galleries on the first Friday of each month. Each program weaves together a children’s book, focused art looking at an artwork or exhibition, and a featured guest who brings energy through performance, music, movement, and creative play. Extend your visit by exploring PLAY—WAM’s interactive space for families—afterward.

· First Fridays of the Month, 10:30 am
· Features guest performers
· Music and movement activities
· Art looking and artmaking
· FREE for families and kids of all ages
· Admission is free and no reservations are required
· Children must be accompanied by an adult

 Extend your visit by exploring PLAY—WAM’s interactive space for families—afterward!

 

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Teresa Molina is an educator, arts and culture advocate, and adviser to numerous organizations that serve Wichita’s Hispanic community. She is beloved by the Wichita Art Museum for her support planning public programs and dedication to translating text into Spanish. She is a veteran Heritage Spanish teacher, International Baccalaureate Spanish and Foreign Language department head with USD 259, and retired faculty member of Friends University. Teresa taught the Interpretation/Translation classes for the newly designed Spanish major, Hispanic History and Culture as well as traditional Spanish courses at Friends University. She was also the sponsor of the Hispanic American Leadership Organization. Teresa holds degrees from Friends University and Wichita State University.

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Experience a world where art and play harmoniously coexist, and your imagination knows no bounds.

 Extend your visit by exploring PLAY—WAM’s interactive space for families—afterward!  About PLAY

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EAT at Wichita Art Museum

EAT offers fresh, high-quality food, specialty drinks, and a relaxed space for visitors to gather and connect.

Stay for lunch and enjoy kid-friendly favorites, fresh sandwiches, salads, flatbreads, and a selection of refreshing drinks at EAT at Wichita Art Museum.  About EAT at Wichita Art Museum

Thank You to Our Sponsors:

◆  Youth and Family programs are generously supported by Art Bank of America and Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program

◆ Youth Education programs are supported by the Lynne Ruffin-Smith Charitable Foundation

◆ The Wichita Art Museum’s education programs are supported in part by the Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission, which receives funding from Kansas Department of Commerce and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.