Book Discussion: Mona’s Eyes by Thomas Schlesser

Book Discussion: Mona’s Eyes by Thomas Schlesser

Wed, Apr 15, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM

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Family Friendly Arts & Culture

When ten year old Mona experiences a sudden, brief loss of sight, her grandfather Henry decides to give her a gallery of artworks to visit in her mind as she faces potential permanent blindness. Through fifty-two weekly trips to museums in Paris, Mona receives an emotional art history education. Art lessons become tied to life lessons on love, fear, and beauty. Their relationship strengthens as Henry gives Mona more than a deep appreciation of art.

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Kalamazoo Institute of Arts

We believe art is for everyone and work to be a welcoming, inclusive cultural hub for Southwest Michigan.