Little New-Yorkers: Shark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean's Most Fearless Scientist
- Tuesday, May 12, 2026
- Free with Museum admission
- Ages: 3–6 years
Event Details:
It’s Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and we’ll be celebrating all month long by reading about AAPI people and traditions, and by reading stories written by AAPI authors today! This week we’re learning about Japanese American scientist Eugenie Clark in Shark Lady, written by Jess Keating and illustrated by Marta Álvarez Miguéns. Many people think sharks are ugly and scary, but not Eugenie Clark! When Eugenie was young, many people also thought that women could not be scientists. Wrong again! Eugenie studied sharks her whole life, showing the world that sharks are beautiful creatures, and that girls can do anything! After the story, make your own shark craft!
Join us every Tuesday and Friday at the Museum for story time and crafts! Each class includes a special hello song, silly dances and games, a story book reading, and a craft to do after the story.
Location:
Lower level at The New York Historical, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024
Please contact familyprograms@nyhistory.org with any questions.
Please note that this is not a drop-off program—child participants must be accompanied by an adult.
Major support for Family Programs is provided the DiMenna Foundation. Additional generous support is from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. Support for Little New-Yorkers and Story Time is given in honor of Peggy Gilder Tirschwell by Linda Schapiro.
