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“A Woman for All Seasons: Astrid Lindgren at 100” November 14, 2007 - Elmer L “A Woman for All Seasons: Astrid Lindgren at 100” November 14, 2007 - Elmer L. Andersen Library, Room 120 Tentative program Professor Poul Houe states, “Ar- guably the most world famous Eva-Maria Metcalf, Educator, among 20th century Swedes (next Assistant Professor of Modern to fi lmmaker Ingmar Bergman), Languages, University of Mis- Astrid Lindgren, who died in 2002, sissippi, Oxford, Mississippi. Formerly a member of GSD, U penned some forty children’s books, of M. Author of the fi rst English inspired countless picture books, language biography of Astrid plays, songbooks, feature fi lms, Lindgren. radio and TV series, and was the Astrid Lindgren recipient of the Hans Christian An- Ulla Lundqvist, Swedish educa- tor, Ph.D. (dissertation on Pippi dersen Prize (the ‘Nobel’ for writers of children’s books). Ronia, The Robber’s Daughter Longstocking). Noted specialist Like her most reputed character, Pippi Longstocking, this Viking Press, 1983 on literature for Swedish chil- iconic author has for decades been “an international fa- dren and young adults, widely vorite” whose major works have sold in 100 million copies and been translated into published on matters related seventy-fi ve languages…the “author of the Pippi Longstocking books (1945-48), to the teaching of children’s Mio, My Mio (1954), The Brothers Lionheart (1973), Ronia, the Robber’s Daughter literature. (1981), and a host of other Lindgren classics, is a story of unusual complexity for Peter C. Brosius, Artistic Direc- the realm of children’s literature.” tor, The Children’s Theatre Com- pany, Minneapolis. Red Balloon Bookshop will sell books for autographing, Tiina Nunnally, Author and such as Pippi Longstocking, translated by Tiina Nunnally, translator; affi liliate faculty of illustrated by Lauren Child. (New York: Viking Children’s the Department of Scandinavian Books, 2007). On display will be Astrid Lindgren’s manu- Studies, University of Washing- script draft in Swedish shorthand for Ronja, rövardotter ton. donated by the author after visiting Minneapolis for the Susan Marie Swanson, St.Paul opening of the play at the Children’s Theatre. This event children’s book author, poet and is free and open to the public. For more information, see educator. http://special.lib.umn.edu/clrc/new_clrc/whatsnew.php, Lindgren’s manuscript email [email protected] or telephone 612-624-4576. notebook The event is co-sponsored by the University of Minnesota Department of German, Scandinavian and Dutch (GSD), University Libraries, Children’s Literature Research Collections, Friends of the Library, Kerlan Friends, Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS), Center for German and European Studies (CGES); American Scandinavian Foundation, American Swedish Institute (Minneapolis), Barbro Osher Pro Svecia Foundation, and Penguin Young Readers Group. Elmer L. Andersen Library is located at 222 21st Avenue South, Minneapolis on the West Bank Campus. Parking is available in University lots adjacent to the Law School and the 19th Street Ramp ($2.50 per hour), and is also available in the ramp adjacent to the Holiday Inn Metrodome on Washington Avenue ($1.50 per hour). Fall 2007 Volume 28, Number 4 CONTENTS FROM THE KERLAN FRIENDS PRESIDENT Lindgren Centennial . 1 From the KF President. 2 Dear friends, Coming Events . 3 & 4 Two New Note Cards . 4 I am happy to send greetings as the new president of the Kerlan Friends board. I Fellowships & Awards . 5 am no stranger to the Kerlan, having served on the board for two years, and having KF & CLRC Gifts . 5 appreciated the wonderful resource that the Kerlan Collection offers for many years Recent Acquisitions . 6 before that. But it’s exciting to become more involved. In Memoriam . 6 Kerlan Award Nominations . 6 My connection to children’s books includes: reading a Kerlan Friends Board . 6 great deal as a child, and taking those books to heart; From the Kerlan Friends . 7 reading with my own children, and organizing reading Book Week 2007 . 8 and writing projects at their school; founding and editing Riverbank Review, a national magazine about children’s literature that had a six-year publishing life from 1998- 2003. In addition to reviewing new works, Riverbank Review made a point of drawing readers’ attention to older Riverbank Review, books—books that might be out of print, that might have Summer 1999 language and themes that anchor them in another era, but New CLRC staff, Marie J. Harvat that deserve to be discovered by contemporary readers. Because many of the books I loved when I was young were (even then) books “of the past,” my interest in the The Children’s Literature Research Collec- historic sweep of children’s literature has been growing since I was a child. For this tion’s Kerlan Collection is an internationally reason, the Kerlan feels like a friendly home to me. recognized center of research in the fi eld of children’s literature. The Collection contains original materials, including manuscripts, One of the subjects Emily Arnold McCully touched on in her recent Chase Lecture at artwork, galleys, and color proofs for more the U of M was the danger that today’s young people will be less engaged with and than 16,000 children’s books. These materi- aware of history than past generations. Whether it is to investigate literary history, als represent eight decades of American political history, or personal history, looking back, as McCully says, “with hon- children’s books and selected titles published in other countries. The Kerlan Collection also est eyes” and with imagination, offers us the opportunity to learn things about the includes more than 100,000 children’s books. present and about ourselves that we cannot fully grasp if we stay locked in our own moment in time. The Kerlan, therefore, doesn’t just offer access to “beautiful old This Fall 2007 Newsletter is co-sponsored by books,” but to the ideas and values and sensibilities of artists and writers across time. the Kerlan Friends and the CLRC. It is an important resource, worth preserving. Editor: Karen Nelson Hoyle Production Editor: Karen Bauer I look forward to meeting those of you I do not yet know Contributors: Marie J. Harvat in the months ahead. We have a need for volunteers at Meredith Gillies upcoming events, and there are still spots open for enthu- Lynnette Westerlund siastic individuals on the Kerlan Friends Board commit- Children’s Literature Research Collections tees. You can volunteer as little or as much time as you (CLRC), like, and you don’t need to be a “children’s book expert” including the Kerlan and Hess Collections to get involved. All you need is interest, and a willingness University of Minnesota to jump in and help. (You do not need to be on the board 113 Andersen Library 222 21st Avenue South to volunteer on a committee.) If you’re interested, please Minneapolis, MN 55455 send me an e-mail and let me know! I hope our paths will Telephone: 612-624-4576 Kerlan Friends President, cross soon. FAX: 612-626-0377 Martha Davis Beck E-mail: [email protected] http://special.lib.umn.edu/clrc/ Martha Davis Beck [email protected] 2 UPCOMING CHILDREN’S LITERATURE EVENTS Archives and Special Collections Exhibit at Minnesota State Fair - August 23rd - September 3rd, 2007 Anticipating Minnesota’s 150th birthday in 2008, the University Libraries’s Archives and Special Collections Department offers a fascinating array of im- ages that will allow you to explore various aspects of Minnesota’s past and present, including recreation, agriculture and industry, the arts, and people. This exhibit, titled Becoming Minnesota: A Sesquicentennial Sampler from the U of M Archives and Special U of M Archives and Special Collections, will enlighten and delight Fair attendees of all ages. Collections at the MN State Fair A 1957 poster from the Paul Bunyan Collection, art work by Betsy Bowen, Nancy Carlson and Barbara Knutson, and a collage of MN publisher book covers are among the treasures of the Children’s Literature Research Collections on display at “The Great Minnesota Get-Together.” Materials donated by Joan Sandin on exhibit at the MN State Fair Celebration of Minnesota Children’s Authors and Illustrators - September 8th, 2007 On Saturday, September 8th from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. the Anderson Center in Red Wing hosts the 8th annual Celebration of Minnesota Children’s Authors and Illustrators. Many of Minnesota’s fi n- est authors and illustrators will make appearances including: Betsy Bowen, Leslie Bowman, Laurie Caple, Cheng-Khee Chee, Mary Cummings, Loretta Ellsworth, Catherine Friend, David Geister, David LaRochelle, Jon Lewis, Mike Reed, Jane St. Anthony, Lauren Stringer, and Anne Ylvisaker. The Kerlan Collection will exhibit materials from local donating authors and illustrators participat- ing in this event. Additionally, the Kerlan Friends will hand out information about the Kerlan Col- Loretta Ellsworth lection and will offer a variety of illustrated note cards available for purchase. With book-signings, storytelling, face painting and ice cream, this event promises to be fun for the entire family. For more information call Anderson Center at 651-388-2009 or visit their website: <http://www.andersoncenter.org/events.htm>. Guest Speaker Joan Sandin - September 18th, 2007 Joan Sandin is a skilled author, illustrator, translator and storyteller. Sandin’s self-illustrated works are well-researched historical tales, often based on her ancestors’ experiences. Her extensive travels in Europe and Mexico as well as the United States have also inspired her work. Sandin’s lecture, “Writing and Illustrating Historical Fiction for Children,” will begin at 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday, September 18th, 2007. This event will be held in Room 120 of Elmer L. Andersen Library and is free and open to the public. Red Balloon Bookshop will sell books for signing following the lecture.
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