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This compilation of delivered speeches and reflective chapters offers insight into the broad development of American children's literature in the 20th century.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
Dedication
Introduction
Twentieth Century Movers and Shakers in American Children's Books: A Survey of Children's Literature Assembly Members by Linda M. Pavonetti and James F. Cipielewski
From Mother Goose to Multiculturalism: Toward a History of Children's Book Publishing in the United States by Leonard S. Marcus
Children's Books: Personal Observations and Memories of How Things Were and How They Are Now by Uri Shulevitz
The Picture Book Story in Twentieth Century America by Barbara Elleman
Once Upon a While Ago: Folk Tales in the Course of Literature by Jane Yolen
What Tales Do We Tell of the Twentieth Century? Folk and Fairy Tales Prosper by James F. Cipielewski
Looking at Poetry for Children in Twentieth Century America by Lee Bennett Hopkins
Children Responding to Poetry: A Century of Research and Commentary by Amy A. McClure
From the Story of Mankind to Studies of AIDS: A Hundred Years of Informational Books for Children by James Cross Giblin
Nonfiction: A Genre Comes of Age by Evelyn B. Freeman
Reflections by Julius Lester
African American Children's Literature in the Twentieth Century by Vivian G. Johnson and Jonella A. Mongo
Native Americans in Children's Books of the Twentieth Century by Debbie A. Reese
The Evolution of Historical Fiction for Children by Linda M. Pavonetti
A Long Way from Pleasantville by Lois Lowry
The Role of Family in the Novels of Lois Lowry by Sylvia M. Vardell
Young Adult Literature Comes of Age by Michael Cart
Evolution to Revolution: Young Adult Literature Charts Its Own Course by Teri S. Lesesne
Children's Books in the Classroom: Milestones and Memories of the Literature-Based Revolution by Marjorie R. Hancock
From the Beginning: A Journey to Learning by Peggy Oxley
Contributors

About the Author

LINDA M. PAVONETTI is Assistant Professor of Children's Literature and Young Adult Literature, Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan.

Reviews

?[A] fine textbook for graduate courses in education and library science....seasoned professionals and new-comers alike will appreciate this comprehensive look back at the personalities and societal forces that have shaped today's literature for children.?-Library Journal

"ÝA¨ fine textbook for graduate courses in education and library science....seasoned professionals and new-comers alike will appreciate this comprehensive look back at the personalities and societal forces that have shaped today's literature for children."-Library Journal

"[A] fine textbook for graduate courses in education and library science....seasoned professionals and new-comers alike will appreciate this comprehensive look back at the personalities and societal forces that have shaped today's literature for children."-Library Journal