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National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) and the Children's Literature Research Collections (CLRC) University of Minnesota Libraries have embarked on a collaboration to acquire and process children's poetry books by the recipients of the NCTE Poetry Award. More than 500 titles are currently on the list. One copy of each will be retained in the Kerlan Collection and another will be available for circulation and interlibrary loan through the University of MN Libraries General Collection. |
Among the recipients represented by extensive manuscript holdings in the Kerlan Collection are Barbara Esbensen, Myra Cohn Livingston and Eve Merriam. See the entire list of recipients at www.ncte.org/elem/poetry/winners.html
Karla Kuskin, the 1979 NCTE Poetry Award recipient, will give the College of Education Chase Lecture on June 25, 2002 at 2:30 p.m. in Andersen Library Room 120, followed by an autograph party. 2002 marks the 25th anniversary of the award and the NCTE Poetry Award Committee is pleased that this anniversary coincides with the establishment of the collection at the CLRC.
In 1977, the NCTE established its Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children to honor a living American poet for the body of his or her work. The award, given annually until 1982, is now given every three years.
The NCTE Poetry Award Collection, featuring a collection of all poetry books published by the award recipients, is now established at the Children's Literature Research Collections (CLRC) in Andersen Library. For more information, e-mail clrc@tc.umn.edu or telephone at 612-624-4576.
9/11 seared a lasting impact on the mind and heart of each American. Some made resolutions, while others counted blessings. We have countless blessings both professionally and personally. In this season, I'm thankful for donors of manuscripts and illustrations, Kerlan Friends, the Minnesota Humanities Commission and private collectors who place their treasures in the Children's Literature Research Collections (CLRC).
Authors and Artists of children's books have become friends over the years, generously placing various stages of their work in the collection so that others can make use of them. They respond also to requests to recall the names of an editor, to inscribe books, or occasionally for a first printing of a book.
Ruth Heller epitomized grace as she coped with being stranded in the Twin Cities following her talk scheduled for September 11. She expected to view some Kerlan holdings, present a slide lecture, and return to San Francisco the following day. Instead, she heard the fateful news while in her hotel room. Despite widespread anxiety, she chose to give her prepared talk that was well attended by both "town and gown." Ruth even gave an additional commentary with more slides the next day. She coped without complaint as the airlines cancelled flight after flight. Finally, she traveled three days by Amtrak to her home and studio life; she arrived home a week after she left. Moreover, she sent a gift of art to the Kerlan Collection following her extended visit.
Kerlan Friends embellish the collection with their significant projects, the most important being the selection, planning, and celebration of the annual Kerlan Award. In 2001, Ruth Berman edited the publication of the acceptance speeches and introductions, namely THE KERLAN AWARDS IN CHILDREN'S LITERATURE 1975-2001. Pogo Press, Incorporated offers to the Kerlan Friends all profits from the sale of the book, as co-publishers Moira and John Harris are also Friends. Sales continue to thrive.
The Education Committee plans and assembles portfolios that are loaned to schools and groups. The Marketing Committee selects images for greeting cards and installs exhibits at Children's Theatre. The Kerlan Award Committee selects recipients and plans the celebration, while the Summer Event committee decides the appropriate time for the annual meeting and works on accompanying events. A Kerlan Essay Awardee is selected annually from among the applicants.
Foundations and organizations such as the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation and the Minnesota Humanities Commission have consistently supported projects in CLRC.
Collectors expert in their areas of endeavor are generous to CLRC. Retired university librarian Don Osier brought his professional skills to his collecting. He amassed Ace paperbacks over fifty years and recently donated more than 1600 titles to the Hess Collection. Several NCTE members promised to acquire and donate the poetry books of those who have achieved recognition from the NCTE Poetry Award.
Individuals one by one support the CLRC. Each donor of manuscripts and/or illustrations, each Kerlan Friend and board member, each staff and board member of Minnesota Humanities Commission and each private collector deserves a special thanks now more than ever. These people are the treasures for the Children's Literature Research Collections.
--Karen Nelson Hoyle, Curator
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| Marion Dane Bauer and Jane Resh Thomas | Ruth Berman, Editor, signing Books |
Kerlan Friends hosted a gala Publications Party on Saturday, October 27. They celebrated the completion of a year long volunteer editor's work on THE KERLAN AWARDS IN CHILDREN'S LITERATURE 1975-2001.
Jim Cogswell, Head of Collection Development, welcomed guests to Andersen Library. As Mistress of Ceremonies, President Karen Bihrle thanked Editor Ruth Berman and Publishers of Pogo Press Moira and John Harris. Ruth's father, Reuben Berman, M.D., reminisced about his literary daughter at age ten standing in a lake up to her knees while reading a book. She introduced past awardees Marion Dane Bauer and Jane Resh Thomas. Each of the authors read prepared remarks, including comments about the importance of the award and the Kerlan Collection to authors.
Among those in the audience were individuals who participated in Kerlan Friends events more than twenty-five years ago including Professor Don MacEachern, one of the seven founders of the Kerlan Award; Dr. Edward B. Stanford, one of the past recipients of the Award; past presidents Gerry Barnaby, Irvy Gilbertson, Bette Peltola, and Rebecca Rapport. The president also introduced people who'd chaired the award committee in the past or contributed introductions in the new book. An autograph party followed.
If you would like to purchase
a copy of the book, you can stop by the CLRC suite in Andersen Library
or order one from Pogo Press by calling 651-483-4692. The price of the
book is $17.95 (plus tax & handling for MN residents).
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| Jim Cogswell,
Head of Collection Development |
Molly and John Harris,
Pogo Press Publishers. |
Gerry Barnaby,
past Kerlan Friends President, and son, Noah. |
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| Rebecca Rapport,
past Kerlan Friends President |
Ruth Berman, Karen Bihrle, and Karen Hoyle | Dr. Edward B. Stanford, retired University Librarian and 1999 Kerlan Award recipient, and Jane Resh Thomas, 2001 Kerlan Award recipient |
For moreinformation, contact The Red Balloon Bookshop at 651-224-8320
or toll free at 1-888-224-8320
First Fridays at Andersen Library Room 120. Feb. 1, 2002 12 noon
to 1:30 p.m.
The Dead of Winter: Snow, Ice, and Wind-Chill. Staff from each Collection
will talk about these themes in the Andersen Library Collections.
10th Annual Hubbs Children’s Literature Conference. Saturday, Feb.
23, 2002. University of St. Thomas.
“Multiple Environments Literary Adventures From Rainforests to Classrooms”
Keynote presenter Lynne Cherry is the founder and director of the Center for Children’s Environmental Literature and a renowned writer and illustrator of books on environmental subjects for children. Cherry is the author of, among other titles, The great Kapok tree: a tale of the Amazon Rain Forest, A river ran wild: an environmental history and The dragon and the unicorn: an environmental fairy tale. A second presentation will be given by Lloyd Elm, principal of American Indian Magnet School.
The Kerlan Collection will exhibit original material about “environments”
at this event.
For registration and program information, please call 651-962-4557.
22nd Annual Children's Literature Conference March 15-16, 2002.
Northern Illinois University, Holmes Student Center, DeKalb, IL
Triumphs and Tears: Books That Help Children conference will feature
such authors as Russell Freedman and Vera B. Williams. This conference
also offers participants to take a 1-credit hour academic credit course.
Course participants will also meet on Saturday, March 31.
For more information contact the Office of External Programs, College
of Education, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois 60115. Call
815-753-6954 or e-mail jklock@niu.edu.
Or visit their website at www.cedu.niu.edu/oep
A Festival of Children’s Literature at The Loft Literary Center.
March 16, 2002: 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
“Join us for a lively, information-filled, engaging day celebrating
the art of writing for young people - geared to writers, educators, illustrators
and parents.” Featuring publishers, editors, educators, and booksellers,
authors and illustrators, including Emilie Buchwald, Kate DiCamillo, Michelle
Edwards, and Richard Mosher and others. The Kerlan Collection holds original
materials from these individuals. Original material from the Kerlan Collection
will be on exhibit. To register, visit their website at www.loft.org.
Festival of Nations, April 25-28, -2002.
Theme: A Global Gathering
Minnesota’s largest Multi-ethnic celebration.
General Public Hours:
Friday, April 26, 4-11 pm.
Saturday, April 27, 10 am - 10 pm.
Sunday, April 28, 11 am - 7 pm.
100 ethnic groups in costume, authenic foods at 45 ethnic cafes. 60
cultural exhibits, including children’s books, ethnic dance groups, 30
creative folk art demonstrations, and international bazaar booths.
For more information, contact the International Institute of Minnesota
at 651-647-0191, or visit their web page at: www.festivalofnations.com
A Children’s Literature Tour of Scandinavia, June 18 - July 1, 2002
Continuing Education, University of Minnesota Duluth.
Registration deadline is March 1, 2002. For information, contact Pauline
Nuhring at 218-726-6361 or e-mail at pnuhring@d.umn.edu
Sally Hunter, author and recent donor to the Kerlan Collection, visited the Collection in September to research material for her upcoming sabbatical from the University of St. Thomas.
Ron Jobe and Fran Haug, visitors & teachers from Canada, went down memory lane this past fall. They visited the Collection, along with many people connected to the Collection. They both received their Ph.D’s in Children’s Literature at the Unversity of Minnesota.
Colleen and Joseph LaVenture came to the Collection in December and researched books by Ida Bohatta.
People from the Jungle Theatre in Minneapolis came to the Collection to look at different versions of Cinderella. They were researching books for an upcoming play.
Christine Alfano came to the Collection in September to research material on Tove Jansson, the profile of her life and work.
In October, a group of Smith College Alumni visited the Collection.
Sara DeSmet, a student from St. Olaf College, gathered background information on the field of children’s book illustration for an upcoming apprenticeship in the field.
In November Amy Morrison, another student from St. Olaf College, researched material on the process of illustrating and writing children’s books.
Professors and teachers brought their classes to the Collection this past fall. They include Marsha Chall, Lee Galda, Heidi Hammond, Sally Hunter, Judy Johnson, Maythee Kantar, John Manning, Rebecca Rapport, and Muriel Thompson.
An Ace Publication |
Donald and Mary Lea Osier donated a collection of 1,605 paperback books
published by ACE Publications to the Hess Collection in December. These
books were published from, 1952 to 1969 by A. A. Wynn. Authors Isaac
Asimov, Gordon R. Dickson, Poul Anderson and Louie Lamour were among those
that ACE is credited for publishing first. The company published some ACE
DOUBLES, with back to back stories with different covers and authors.
Don Osier began collecting the ACE Publications in the first year of publication, reading especially the science fiction, westerns, and mysteries. He reminisced that he was "science fiction happy" in his youth. He purchased them as they were published until he served in the armed forces in the Korean War. On return to the contiguous states, he perused bookshops with a list in hand to fill in gaps. (He promises to search for the ten missing books). He worked for the U. S. Geological Survey as a photogrametric cartograpoher, creating maps from air photos. A friend encouraged him to become a librarian, so he went to the University of Minnesota Library School on the GI bill and received another degree. He worked in the library from 1966 to his retirement in 1997. The Minnesota Library Association honored him in 1975 for founding and operating the MINITEX serials exchange and he received national awards for his contribution to librarianship. |
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Lucy Beal, student from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, was an intern at the Kerlan Collection this past fall. She spent more than 65 hours organizing and preserving the illustrations held in the collection. Lucy will graduate this spring with an illustration degree. She is pursuing a career in children’s book illustration. |
Judy Delton |
Judy Delton, a St. Paul author of more than 200 children's books,
died of a blood infection on December 31, 2001 at United Hospital in St.
Paul. She was 70 years old.
Delton gave manuscripts for sixty-six titles of her books for children, along with holograph (handwritten) versions, corrected typescripts, reviews, correspondence with the editor and a selection of letters from children, contracts and royalty statements. She wanted visitors to the Kerlan Collection to view the whole spectrum of work and relationships engaging a children’s book author. Her survivors include three daughters, Jennifer Delton of Saratoga Springs, N.Y., and Jina Lien of Roseville, Julie Delton of St. Paul and her son, Jamie Delton of St. Paul. The Delton family has designated that memorials be sent to the Kerlan Collection. |
Betty Anne Ripke Memorials given to the Kerlan Collection, totaled $2,500.00 (designated by her for purchase of books by donors of manuscripts and illustrations). The Kerlan Collection would like to thank the following people for their generous donations:
Ben, Dale, Bonnie, and Helen Andersen, Patricia Anderson, Ra and Betty Lou Anderson, Joyce Anderson, Mark and Kristen Anderson, Phil and Joyce Anderson, Margaret Anzevino, Joan Arndt, Mary Autry, Gail and Gary Balego, Laurel Bates, Bev Bauer, Phyllis Bentley, Art Blackburn, Trudy Bombardier, Frank Braun, Kay Brinkman, Holly Bronken, Kathy Danny and Scott Brown, Carolyn Clemmons, Laura Cooper, Harold and Delores Davis, Julia Davis, Dave Dulian, Louise Eddleston, Enterprise Technology Services, Barbara and James Esselman, Margaret Eubanks, Monica Fain, Ruth Fingerson, David Grothe, Audrey and Gran Guttersen, Margaret Hasse, Bonna Haswell, Sharon Helwegen, Olga Henderson, Brenda Himrich, Mary Hoven, Karen Hoyle, Ginny Hoyt, Donna Hubbard, Joann Hubbard, Jan Johnson, Jim and Lou Johnson, Ellen Johnson, Margaret and David Kelliher, Vance and Ann Kinkel, Vern and June Koch, Gloria Kuehn, Jim Leslie, Tom Leveroos, James Luedke, Lillian Michael, Marlys Miller, Joyce Obrien, Eleanor Palmer, Barb Pertzsch, Bill Peterson, Helen Peterson, Bob and Pattie Peterson, Nancy Porte, Mary Quinlivan, Hank and Eleanor Rigelhof, Margaret Rohlfing, Don Ryberg, Michele Schermann and Bill Gilbert, Mona and Ron Skovbroten, Glen and Mary Skoy, Edward Stanford, Jim and Claudia Stepnick, Gloria Thayer, Stewart Thornley, Phyllis Thornley, Mary Helen Trisko, Lynnanne Warren, Avis Watkins, Winnifred Winkelman.
Tom Shaughnessy with the CLRC Staff From left: Karen Hoyle, Colette Lunday Brautigam, Tom Shaughnessy, and Jenny Hanson |
Thomas W. Shaughnessy, University Librarian since September 1989, retired at the end of the year. He established the position of Library Development Officer and hired Judy Ham; she proposed a Friends of the Library that flourishes under capable volunteer leadership and staff Lanaya Stangret. Shaughnessy welcomed guests to many Kerlan Friends functions and presented several Kerlan Award plaques during his tenure. He lobbied the governor and state legislature for funding what is now the home of CLRC, the Elmer L. Andersen Library. In the summer of 2002, the Library will implement the new on-line system that he championed. It will contain databases and digital text files from the university and its coordinate campuses, state university system, some private colleges, public libraries and K-12 libraries, giving Minnesotans equal access. A nationwide search is underway for his successor. |
In evaluating the papers, judges will emphasize the formulation of a research topic that provides a contribution to knowledge and utilizes original resources, especially manuscripts and illustrations in the CLRC. The writing style and organization of the paper are also important.
Call 612-624-4576 for specific instructions on submissions. The deadline for entries is June 1, 2002.
The Ezra Jack Keats/Kerlan Memorial Fellowship
The Ezra Jack Keats/Kerlan Memorial Fellowship from the Ezra Jack Keats
Foundation will provide $1500 to a "talented writer and/or illustrator
of children's books who wishes to use the Kerlan Collection for the furtherance
of his or her artistic development." Special consideration will be
given to someone who would find it difficult to finance a visit to the
Kerlan Collection.
The Ezra Jack Keats Fellowship recipient will receive transportation cost and a per diem allotment. Applications for 2002 must be received by Wednesday, May 1st, 2002. For application materials, please send a business size self- addressed, $0.55 stamped envelope to:
Ezra Jack Keats/Kerlan Collection
Memorial Fellowship
113 Andersen Library
222 21st Avenue South
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Kris Peterson. The Gifted Child in Children's Literature, 1955-1995. Ph.D. dissertation. College of Education, University of Minnesota, December, 2001.
Zlata Fuss Phillips. German Children’s and Youth Literature in Exile 1933-1950. Biographies and Bibliographies. Munich: K. G. Saur, 2001.
Anna Liese Reid. The reception and significance of Astrid Lindgren’s Pippi Longstocking in children’s literary history. Plan B Paper, Masters of Arts in English. University of Minnesota, 2001.
Kerlan Friends Renewals & Gifts from August 1, 2001 - December
31, 2001
Joan M. Arndt, Elvi J. Bankey, Amy Nina Baum, Lewis and Jean M. Beccone,
Martha Beck, Karen Bihrle, Miriam S. Butwin, Barbara Mills Byers, Tad and
Sharon Chmielarz, Bernice Cullinan, Judith M. Dahill, Robert and Lou Ann
Dykstra (in honor of Dr. Norine Odland), Christine A. and Dwight A. Dyrud,
Elizabeth Flavell, Clifford C. Fortin, Bernard W. and Norma B. Gaffron,
H. M. George Books, Adele Greenlee, Barbara E. Hanson, Lois Haynes, Karen
Nelson Hoyle, May P. Jesseph, Kathleen Johnson, Mary Pat Johnson (in memory
of Mary Falrey Kamish), Karen Jorgensen, Maythee Kantar, Beatrice Kotz,
Nancy S. Levinson, Jeff and Leslie Lindley (in memory of Trevor Patrick
Lindley), John Looney, Ruth C. Martin, MICAWBER'S Inc. (in honor of Elmer
& Eleanor Andersen), Dianne Monson, Alice Neve, Jane A. Paulsen, Walter
E. Peik, Bette Peltola, Patricia B. Pond, Rebecca T. Rapport, The Red Balloon
Bookshop, M. Sarah Smedman, Louann Smith, Matthew S. Smith, John B. and
Susan W. Stanford (in memory of Maverette Stanford), Lauren C. Stringer,
Lois H. Van Dyck, and Avella D. Whitmore.
Abel, Kathleen A.: MS A smile so big
Bauer, Marion Dane: MS Beyond the new/old realism; “A bit
of detective work;” The good deed; I’m not afraid of Halloween! In
the author’s voice; Look out at the moon; Mouths; Night rainbow; One brown
bunny; “Peace in story, peace in world;” Poems; Polly; Toes, ears
and nose; The uh-oh book; Weather books
Nina Bawden Photo by Mark Gerson, FBIPP |
Bawden, Nina: MS The finding;
Off the road
Blegvad, Erik: IL Around my room; Hurry, hurry, Mary dear; Riddle road: puzzles in poems and pictures; A sound of leaves Blegvad, Lenore: MS First friends; A sound of leaves Brandenberg, Aliki: IL & MS Milk: from cow to carton |
Franz & Aliki Brandenberg  |
Brenner, Barbara: MS The boy who loved to draw: Benjamin West
Bunting, Eve: MS The memory string; Riding the tiger; The summer of Riley; Wanna buy an alien?
Coy, John: MS Strong to the hoop
Crew, Linda: MS Brides of Eden
Dalrymple, DeWayne: IL And I must hurry for the sea is coming in; The hunter I might have been
DiCamillo, Kate: MS Because of Winn-Dixie; The tiger rising
Erickson, Phoebe: IL “The skaters”
Farber, Norma: MS The boy who longed for a lift; “Bug safari”
Galdone, Paul: IL Boy at bat; The comeback guy; Did you feed my cow? The different dog; A gaggle of geese; Paddy the penguin; The robber ghost; The sword in the tree
Hunter, Sally: MS Four seasons of corn: a Winnebago tradition
Hurwitz, Johanna: MS Russell’s secret
Hyman, Trina Schart: IL A smile so big
Low, Alice: MS Summer
Lunge-Larsen, Lise: MS The race of the Birkebeiners; The troll with no heart in his body and other tales of trolls from Norway
Mazer, Harry: MS A boy at war: a novel of Pearl Harbor
Mazer, Norma Fox: MS Crazy Fish
McClung, Robert: MS Creepy crawly things: reptiles and amphibians; Spotted salamander
McLerran, Alice: MS Secrets
Mosher, Richard: MS The taxi navigator; Zazoo
Myers, Walter Dean: MS 145th street: short stories IL & MS Monster
Napoli, Donna Jo: MS Flamingo dream; Rocky the cat who barks
Naylor, Phyllis Reynolds: MS Carlotta’s kittens and the club of mysteries
Olofsdotter, Marie: IL Frej the fearless: the secret world of Frej
Porte, Barbara: MS Leave that cricket be, Alan Lee; Taxicab tales; A turkey drive and other tales
Sachs, Marilyn: MS Jo Jo & Winnie again
Saldana, René: MS The jumping tree
Salisbury, Graham: MS Lord of the deep
Snell, Gordon: MS Thicker than water: coming of age stories by Irish and Irish Americans
Sørensen, Henri: IL A fourth of July on the plains
Sorenson, Margo: MS Aloha love; Clubhouse threat; Funny man
Stewig, John: MS The moon’s choice
Swanson, Susan Marie: MS Letter to the lake
Weihs, Erika: IL Cakes and miracles: a Purin tale; Don’t sing before breakfast, don’t sleep in the moonlight; How a shirt grew in the field; Mummies, tombs and treasure
Yolen, Jane: MS Girl in a cage
From the Brothers Grimm to Harry Potter: Children’s Fantasy and
Adventure
You may remember who Little Red Riding Hood met on the way to grandmother’s
house and what Jack traded for his mother’s cow, but do you know the difference
between a Muggle and a Wizard? Do you recall to whom Gollum
was referring when he whispered, “My Precious”? Tolkien’s The Lord of
the Rings trilogy and Rowling’s Harry Potter join a long legacy
of children’s classic fairytales, fantasies, and adventure stories. This
course examines the development of these important types of children’s
literature. Other titles discussed include Alice in Wonderland, Tom
Sawyer, The Wind in the Willows, Peter Pan, The Wizard of Oz, Little Princess,
The Secret Garden, and more. The class includes a tour of the Kerlan
Collection.
To register for this class or for more information, contact the College of Continuing Education, Compleat Scholar Program at 612-624-5332.
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The Minnesota Humanities Commission provided two grants in 2001-2002. $4,000 is designated to the Kerlan Friends for further networking among other humanities organizations in the state. $2,500 funds student staff to assist in compiling an electronic list of titles for which the Collection has received manuscripts and/or illustrations since 1985. Author, artist, editor and subject headings are identified for each to assist researchers and exhibitors. |
The CLRC Kerlan Collection is an internationally recognized center of research in the field of children's literature. The Collection contains original materials, including manuscripts, artwork, galleys, and color proofs for more than 10,000 children's books. These materials represent eight decades of American children's books and selected books published in other countries. The Collection also includes more than 90,000 children's books.
This Winter Newsletter is co-sponsored by Kerlan Friends,
CLRC, and a Minnesota Humanities Commission grant for networking
Editor: Karen Nelson Hoyle
Production Editor: Jennifer Hanson
Proof-reader: Dr. Edward B. Stanford
Children's Literature Research Collections University
of Minnesota 113 Andersen Library 222 - 21st Avenue South Minneapolis,
MN 55455 Telephone: 612-624-4576 FAX: 612-626-0377 E-mail: CLRC@tc.umn.edu
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