May Hill Arbuthnot
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Description
May Hill Arbuthnot (August 27, 1884 – October 2, 1969) was an American educator, editor, writer, and critic who devoted her career to the awareness and importance of children's literature. Her efforts expanded and enriched the selection of books for children, libraries, and children's librarians alike. She was selected for American Libraries article “100 Most Important Leaders we had for the 20th Century”. [source](
Books
Time for biography
"A representative collection of biographies for children, to be used in the classroom, home, or camp; especially planned for college classes in children's literature; with a special section entitled "Biography and children" Title page.
the new streets and roads
Children and books
Source book and guide, including entirely new elements to meet today's needs. For all who are concerned with children's literature.
Time for new magic
Fifty-six selections and extracts from modern works of fantasy such as Andersen's fairy tales, The Borrowers, and A Wrinkle in Time. Includes suggestions for using fantasy with children.
The Arbuthnot anthology of children's literature
A collection of poetry, folklore, fantasy, short stories, biographies, and other non-fiction. Includes a history and discussion of children's literature and suggestions for using this literature with children.
Time for poetry
"A representative collection of poetry for children, to be used in the classroom, home, or camp; especially planned for college classes in children's literature; with a special section entitled "Keeping poetry and children together."
Time for old magic
Folk and fairy tales from more than twenty-three countries.