Story Time

The history of childrens literature is a growing area of study; this group of essays brings together innovative, scholarly voices to explore the fascinating tales behind many beloved books. The publication mines the Betsy Beinecke Shirley Collection of American Childrens Literature, one of the worlds richest sources for original books, manuscripts, and artwork. The essays, commissioned for this volume, examine little-known backstories of three hundred years of classic childrens literature, from Louisa May Alcott to Langston Hughes to Mo Willems. Distributed for the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library