On November 1, 1926, author and illustrator Hilary Knight was born. Best known for illustrating the beloved protagonist of Kay Thompson's Eloise (1955), Knight has worked in a wide variety of genres over the course of his career. He has illustrated over 50 books and authored nine.
This week Philip Pullman's Grimm Tales: For Young and Old hits the shelves. The tome includes 50 what Pullman considers the "cream of the crop" of Grimm's Kinder- und Hausmärchen (Children's and Household Tales), along with a brief history and commentary by Pullman.
Since the beginning of time, adults have entertained children with stories and fables. From these folktales developed an elaborate tapestry of children's literature. Today children's literature encompasses multiple genres and appeals to readers of every age. Let's take a look at a brief history of children's literature.
Many of our favorite legendary authors built their reputation around writing serious literature for adults. But that doesnt mean that these authors dont have a more playful sideyoud be surprised at which of your favorite authors have also written books for children.
Ever hear of The Turnip Princess? This unlikely fairy tale is one of over 500 recently discovered in Germany. Compiled by Franz Xaver von Schönwerth in the mid-1800s, the stories have been locked away in an archive for over 150 years.
Though The Turnip Princess may not be the next Cinderella, the stories certainly represent hidden gems of cultural history and illustrate the rich tradition of the fairy tale. The canon of childrens literature and folklore are always evolving; our canon will soon undoubtedly include several outstanding authors and illustrators, most notably Charles van Sandwyk.
The nominations are in, and Hugo tops the list with 11 Academy Award nominations. The film, directed by Martin Scorsese, earned nominations for best film and best director. It is one more example of books inspiring movies we love!
Every year, the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association (ALA), honors the best in childrens literature. The Caldecott Medal, Newbery Medal, and Coretta Scott King Award are the among the most sought after honors for childrens books.
The holidays have arrived, and with the season come hectic schedules. It can be easy to lose sight of the joy and celebration that also accompany this time of year. Our favorite childrens Christmas books beautifully capture those themes.
