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Lands of Pleasure

Essays on Lillian H. Smith and the Development of Children's Libraries

Margaret Johnston; Ruth Osler and Adele M. Fasick

In this book the editors have sought to celebrate the enormous accomplishments of Lillian H. Smith and to consider the way in which her vision of library work with children has evolved. Miss Smith's philosophy of children and books distinguished her work at the Toronto Public Library and formed the basis of the classic book on children's literature, The Unreluctant Years.

Contributors to this volume include Mary Beaty, Margaret Bush, Sheila Egoff, Sarah Ellis, Adele M. Fasick, Monica Hughes, Margaret Johnston, Alice Kane, Marilyn Kaye, Margaret Crawford Maloney, Irma McDonough Milnes, Debora Pearson, and Tim Wynne-Jones.
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Scarecrow Press
Pages: 188 • Trim: 5¾ x 8¾
978-0-8108-2266-5 • Hardback • February 1990 • $82.00 • (£63.00)
Subjects: Education / Teaching Methods & Materials / Library Skills, Literary Collections / Essays
Margaret Johnston, formerly a children's librarian with the Toronto Public Library, was Coordinator of Boys and Girls Services from 1970 to 1976. Her career has included consultancing and writing for such journals as The Horn Book, In Review, and Canadian Library Journal.



Adele M. Fasick is a professor at the Faculty of Library and Information Science, University of Toronto. She has written articles for Canadian Library Journal, Top of the News, and Library Trends, and is co-author of Child View: Evaluating and Reviewing Materials for Children.
...a worthy tribute to Lillian H. Smith...solid discussions of issues, written with inspiration and a commitment to excellence.
— School Library Journal


...fascinating and inspiring...
— Canadian Children's Literature


This collection is chock-full of fascinating information about the development of children's librarianship in Canada...
— Children's Book News


...succeeds in effectively meshing the work of fourteen contributors into a cohesive whole...Like its respected subject...informs and inspires...will be appreciated by librarians in Toronto, in Canada, and around the world.
— Ibby-Canada


...a thoroughly enjoyable read, full of confidence and originality.
— Library Association Record, (Uk)


There is no question that this collection is a major contribution to our field and a useful addition to both academic and public libraries.
— The Library Quarterly


Lands of Pleasure

Essays on Lillian H. Smith and the Development of Children's Libraries

Cover Image
Hardback
Summary
Summary
  • In this book the editors have sought to celebrate the enormous accomplishments of Lillian H. Smith and to consider the way in which her vision of library work with children has evolved. Miss Smith's philosophy of children and books distinguished her work at the Toronto Public Library and formed the basis of the classic book on children's literature, The Unreluctant Years.

    Contributors to this volume include Mary Beaty, Margaret Bush, Sheila Egoff, Sarah Ellis, Adele M. Fasick, Monica Hughes, Margaret Johnston, Alice Kane, Marilyn Kaye, Margaret Crawford Maloney, Irma McDonough Milnes, Debora Pearson, and Tim Wynne-Jones.
Details
Details
  • Scarecrow Press
    Pages: 188 • Trim: 5¾ x 8¾
    978-0-8108-2266-5 • Hardback • February 1990 • $82.00 • (£63.00)
    Subjects: Education / Teaching Methods & Materials / Library Skills, Literary Collections / Essays
Author
Author
  • Margaret Johnston, formerly a children's librarian with the Toronto Public Library, was Coordinator of Boys and Girls Services from 1970 to 1976. Her career has included consultancing and writing for such journals as The Horn Book, In Review, and Canadian Library Journal.



    Adele M. Fasick is a professor at the Faculty of Library and Information Science, University of Toronto. She has written articles for Canadian Library Journal, Top of the News, and Library Trends, and is co-author of Child View: Evaluating and Reviewing Materials for Children.
Reviews
Reviews
  • ...a worthy tribute to Lillian H. Smith...solid discussions of issues, written with inspiration and a commitment to excellence.
    — School Library Journal


    ...fascinating and inspiring...
    — Canadian Children's Literature


    This collection is chock-full of fascinating information about the development of children's librarianship in Canada...
    — Children's Book News


    ...succeeds in effectively meshing the work of fourteen contributors into a cohesive whole...Like its respected subject...informs and inspires...will be appreciated by librarians in Toronto, in Canada, and around the world.
    — Ibby-Canada


    ...a thoroughly enjoyable read, full of confidence and originality.
    — Library Association Record, (Uk)


    There is no question that this collection is a major contribution to our field and a useful addition to both academic and public libraries.
    — The Library Quarterly


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