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A Bridge of Children's Books: The Inspiring Autobiography of a Remarkable Woman

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Very Good
A book that has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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Binding
Hardcover
Book Title
A Bridge of Children's Books
Weight
0 lbs
Product Group
Book
IsTextBook
Yes
ISBN
9780862787837
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
O'Brien Press, The Limited, T.H.E.
ISBN-10
0862787831
ISBN-13
9780862787837
eBay Product ID (ePID)
30280038

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
168 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Bridge of Children's Books : the Inspiring Autobiography of a Remarkable Woman
Subject
Europe / Germany, General, Library & Information Science / General
Publication Year
2002
Type
Textbook
Author
Jella Lepman
Subject Area
Language Arts & Disciplines, Biography & Autobiography, History
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Weight
12.1 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2003-428574
Dewey Edition
21
TitleLeading
A
Reviews
'This is the story of a remarkable woman and an important document in the history of international children's literature'
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
943/.0874/092
Synopsis
The story of Jella Lepman, who returned to her native Germany after World War II to become Adviser on the Cultural and Educational Needs of Women and Children in the American Zone. She soon decided that what children needed was to see a world of the imagination, beyond their landscape of bombed-out buildings and military vehicles. She went on to found the International Youth Library.", The remarkable story of Jella Lepman, who, having left Germany to escape the Nazi regime in the 1930s, returned in the aftermath of the Second World War and founded the International Youth Library., The remarkable story of Jella Lepman, who, having left Germany to escape the Nazi regime in the 1930s, chose to return in the aftermath of the Second World War, as 'Adviser on the Cultural and Educational Needs of Women and Children in the American Zone'. She soon decided that what Germany's war-ravaged children needed was to see a world of the imagination, beyond their landscape of bombed-out buildings and military vehicles. Battling with bureaucracy and meeting with generals and statesmen, including Eleanor Roosevelt, she founded the International Youth Library, filling a huge void in the lives of Germany's children with books from all corners of the world. The IYL included a children's art studio, story- and play-writing classes, readings, foreign language classes, and the foundation of the Young People's United Nations. In 1951 Jella Lepman founded the International Board of Books for Young People, dedicated to promoting international understanding through children's books. This is a story of tireless courage and conviction in the face of desolation and cynicism.
LC Classification Number
Z718

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