John Bemelmans Marciano Reads Madeleine at the White House

Posted on April 25, 2011

Author John Bemelmans Marciano grandfather wrote the original Madeline book. Marciano has published several Madeleine books of his own, including Madeline at the White House. Marciano says sending Madeline to the White House was an idea this grandfather cooked up with his friend, Jacqueline Kennedy.

Marciano read his book at the 2011 White House Easter Egg Roll in this video. Take a looK:


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