I was surprised and delighted to see not one but two children’s biographies of Jane Austen pop up in 2018. Being a thorough Austen fan, I introduced my kids to her at fairly young ages, setting out tea and plenty …
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the authors behind the books we love
2017 has been quite the banner year for picture books about authors. I love learning about these creators and seeing how fragments of their lives are woven into the fabric of their stories. I’ll refrain from making lengthy remarks today …
Astrid Lindgren’s War Diaries…a fascinating look at WWII and Pippi’s origins
War Diaries, 1939-1945, written by Astrid Lindgren, illustrated with family photos first published in Sweden, 2015; first U.S. edition published in 2016 by Yale University Press When I first heard late last year that Astrid Lindgren’s diaries from the World …
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a list of…five stories about some beloved authors…and a fond farewell to another
Today’s books each tell a fascinating story about a creator of some of our best-loved children’s books. One such author, whose name has acquired a sweet familiarity in our household, is Dick King-Smith, who died on January 4th, at the age of 88. Dick King-Smith …
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