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Minders of Make-Believe: Idealists, Entrepreneurs, and the Shaping of American Children's Literature

Minders of Make-Believe: Idealists, Entrepreneurs, and the Shaping of American Children’s Literature

Age Level:
Adult
Genre:
Nonfiction
Published:
2008

This thoroughly researched and compelling history looks at the editors, authors, librarians, and booksellers who helped answer the provocative and centuries-old question: What should children read? Discover how landmark children’s books like The New England Primer, The Cat in the Hat, and The Chocolate Wars helped define children, families, and the culture of their times.

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