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Dear genius: the letters of Ursula Nordstrom

This book presents a compilation of letters written by Ursula Nordstrom, a renowned editor in the field of children's literature, offering a glimpse into her thoughts and experiences in shaping the world of children's books. more

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Ursula Nordstrom
Ursula Nordstrom

Ursula Nordstrom (February 2, 1910 – October 11, 1988) was a pioneering American editor of children's literature, widely regarded as the architect of the golden age of children's books. As director of Harper & Brothers' Department of Books for Boys and Girls from 1940 to 1973, she championed works that respected children's intelligence and emotions. She discovered and nurtured iconic authors including E.B. White, Maurice Sendak, and Margaret Wise Brown, editing classics such as Charlotte's Web, Where the Wild Things Are, and Goodnight Moon. Nordstrom's revolutionary belief that children's books should be art, not instruction, transformed the publishing industry. Her legacy endures in the millions of copies sold and the enduring influence on how stories for young readers are created and valued. more

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