Story Time: Essays on the Betsy Beinecke Shirley Collection of American Children's Literature Contributor(s): Young, Timothy (Epilogue by), Alderson, Brian (Contribution by), Campbell, Jill (Contribution by) |
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ISBN: 0300218451 ISBN-13: 9780300218459 Publisher: Beinecke Rare Book Library OUR PRICE: $29.70 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2017 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Literary Collections | Essays - Literary Criticism | Books & Reading - Literary Criticism | Children's & Young Adult Literature |
Dewey: 810.820 |
LCCN: 2016939527 |
Physical Information: 1" H x 6.9" W x 8.5" (1.40 lbs) 280 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 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. |