Children's Literature Remembered: Issues, Trends, and Favorite Books

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Emerging from the Children's Literature Assembly's postconference workshop following the 1999 NCTE fall conference, this compilation of delivered speeches and reflective chapters offers insight into the broad development of American children's literature in the 20th century. With speeches by such luminaries as Julius Lester, Lois Lowry, Uri Shulevitz, and Lee Bennett Hopkins, as well as fascinating chapters by experts Teri Lesene, Barbara Elleman, and others, this volume offers wonderful insight for library educators and practitioners alike.

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[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
"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
"[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

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