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Smiling Tana Hoban posed with arms crossed in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. Black and white portrait.

Tana Hoban poses in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. 

Tana Hoban made a lasting impact in the fields of photography, illustration, and children's literature. This exhibition embarks on a journey through her life, focusing on her significant contributions to children's literature and photography.

The oldest of three siblings, Hoban was raised in a nurturing environment that fostered her curiosity and independence. Initially drawn to illustration and art, her path shifted when she discovered photography—an encounter that ignited a lifelong passion and shaped her career trajectory.

This exhibition presents a curated selection of Tana's works, providing insights into her evolution from a child captivated by drawing to an internationally renowned author and photographer. Through these pieces, we trace her journey, highlighting the pivotal moments that defined her path—from her early artistic endeavors to the achievements that solidified her status as a pioneering figure in literature and photography.

  • Students lined up in five rows on the steps of their school for a class portrait. Tana Hoban, second row from the front, three from the right, sits smiling in a dark turtle neck sweater. Photograph is in black and white.

    Hoban in her 3rd or 4th grade photo posing with the rest of her classmates and teacher. 

  • Tana (Left), seen smiling with her brother Russell (middle) and sister Freeda (right).

    Tana, Russell, and Freeda Hoban.

  • A small girl with blonde hair hides behind a flower. The photograph's focus is on her eyes which is Tana's signature style.

    Girl poses while smelling a flower

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