Books Good Enough for You: The Storied Life of Ursula Nordstrom, Editor of Extraordinary Children's Books
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Book Overview A celebration of the life and work of Ursula Norstrom--the groundbreaking editor of classic children's books like Charlotte's Web and Whe...
A celebration of the life and work of Ursula Norstrom--the groundbreaking editor of classic children's books like Charlotte's Web and Where the Wild Things Are--and a powerful defense of a child's right to read
Legendary Harper & Row children's book editor Ursula Nordstrom was a trailblazer. Her books were honest, smart, emotional, and firsts of their kind. And--perhaps because they challenged the status quo--they were often censored or banned. But Nordstrom always fought back.
Books Good Enough for You follows Nordstrom from childhood through her extraordinary career as book editor, literary revolutionary, and advocate. Full of anecdotes about some of Nordstrom's most famous collaborators, like Maurice Sendak, Margaret Wise Brown, and E. B. White, this biography is a true celebration of collaboration and friendship.
Many of Nordstrom's books--from to Where the Wild Things Are to Charlotte's Web--are now considered classics, but back in her day, these stories faced fierce opposition from those who deemed them inappropriate for children. In the face of this criticism, Nordstrom pushed back, building up her authors and proudly defending young readers' access to literature that reflected their worlds.
Filled with quotes from her eloquent, empathetic, and often sharply humorous editorial letters, Books Good Enough for You is a timely reminder that children deserve fresh, groundbreaking, and deeply human stories.
Book Details Format: Hardcover | Pages: 192 | Language: English | Publisher: ABRAMS BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS | ISBN: 1419775677
FormatHardcover
Pages192
LanguageEnglish
ISBN1419775677
EAN9781419775673
PublisherABRAMS BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS
Publication Date1970-01-01
AccessoriesNo Accessory
ConditionNew
Product TypeHARD COVER BOOKS
Age Group9-12 years
Weight0.62 Pounds
Length8.11 Inches
Width5.75 Inches
Height0.87 Inches
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