Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children collection 1952-[ongoing].

Boston Public Library

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Merriam, Eve, 1916-1992

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American author and editor of children's and young adult books. From the description of Train leaves the station : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62685756 American children's author, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1916. Wrote several poetry books and picture books. She is well-known for her book, The inner city Mother Goose, which became a Bradway play. From the description of Papers, 1962-1975 (bulk: 1965-...

Fisher, Aileen, 1906-2002

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Born in Michigan in 1906, Aileen Fisher began writing children's poetry in the 1920s and sold her first children's book in 1933. Her list of achievements includes children's books, nature verse picture books, poetry collections for children, non-fiction work, plays, and adaptations. From the description of Aileen Fisher papers, 1960-1983 [manuscript]. (University of Southern Mississippi, Regional Campus). WorldCat record id: 711871638 Aileen Fisher was born September 9, 1906...

Carle, Eric, 1929-2021

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Eric Carle (June 25, 1929 – May 23, 2021) was an illustrator and writer of children's books. His picture book The Very Hungry Caterpillar has been translated into more than 66 languages and sold more than 50 million copies. Carle was born on June 25, 1929, in Syracuse, New York. They family moved, when he was six years old to Stuttgart, Germany, where his parents were born. He eventually returned to New York City in 1952 and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Later he became the art ...

Williams, Miller

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National Council of Teachers of English.

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Kuskin, Karla

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Born in New York City in 1932, Karla Kuskin (née Seidman) has written and illustrated at least twenty-seven books for children and collaborated on at least eighteen others as author or illustrator. From the description of Karla Kuskin papers, 1965-1966. (University of Southern Mississippi, Regional Campus). WorldCat record id: 48271717 Karla Kuskin was born July 17, 1932, in New York City. She began writing and drawing at an early age. Her first book, Roar and ...

Ciardi, John, 1916-1986

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American poet and critic. Winner of Avery and Jule Hopwood Award in poetry, 1939. Professor of English at Harvard, 1946-48, and Rutgers, 1953-61. From the description of Letter, 1980 Feb. 4, Key West, Fla., to Henry F. Pommer, Ripon, Wis. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34364896 Poet, editor, literary critic, lecturer, and journalist. Full name: John Anthony Ciardi. From the description of John Ciardi papers, 1910-1997 (bulk 1960-1985). (Unknown). W...

McCord, David Thompson Watson, 1897-1997

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David Thompson Watson McCord (1897-1997), noted poet and essayist, was graduated from Harvard College in 1921. He earned a masters degree in 1922, and in 1956 he was awarded Harvard's first honorary doctorate of humane letters. Well-known for his literary and humorous approach to fundraising, McCord served as Executive Director of the Harvard Fund from 1925 until his retirement in 1962 and was editor of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin from 1940 to 1946. From the description of Papers of ...

Moore, Lilian

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Lilian Moore (1909-2004), known for her work as a children's author, poet, and educator, was born in New York City. She was educated at Hunter College, B.A., English, 1930; and did graduate work at Columbia University. Afterward, she began teaching elementary school. Skilled at working with illiterate children lead her to a position at New York's Bureau of Educational Research. She trained teachers to deal with reading difficulties. While she was working at the Bureau she began writing easy-to-r...

Livingston, Myra Cohn

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American author, anthologist, and critic of children's literature. From the description of Monkey puzzle and other poems : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62685273 American author, anthologist, and critic of children's poetry; Kerlan Award winner, 1994. From the description of Papers, 1946-1993. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62436249 American author, anthologist, and critic of...

Alice M. Jordan Collection (Boston Public Library)

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