Story Time

Essays on the Betsy Beinecke Shirley Collection of American Children's Literature

Young Timothy, Campbell Jill, Marcus Leonard, Maguire Gregory, Martin Michelle, Trumpener Katie, Whyte Padraic, Lyon Clark Beverly, Wasowicz Laura E., Frengel Elizabeth

The history of children's literature is a growing area of study; this group of essays brings together innovative, scholarly voices to explore the fascinating tales behind many beloved books. The publication mines the "Betsy Beinecke Shirley Collection of American Children's Literature", one of the world's richest sources for original books, manuscripts, and artwork. The essays, commissioned for this volume, examine little-known backstories of three hundred years of classic children's literature, from Louisa May Alcott to Langston Hughes to Mo Willems.

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