Anita silvey is an author, editor, and literary critic in the genre of childrens literature. Henry knox is an interesting figure, and i didnt know about his love of books until. The first half of this fully illustrated book deftly portrays knox as a likable, optimistic youth, while the second half shows. Silvey also teaches courses on publishing and childrens literature. Henry knox is an interesting figure, and i didnt know about his love of books until this book came into my hands. Entries by nearly 200 experts inform and guide readers about every aspect of childrens literature. She is the editor of childrens books and their creators and the author of 100 best books for children and the bookaday almanac. To do this she has appeared frequently on npr, the today show, 60 minutes, and radio programs in the united states and canada to talk about books for children and teenagers. A very young bookseller learning to be a soldier the boston massacre london book store lucy flucker the battles of lexington and concord the occupation of boston guns for general washington fort ticonderoga across lake champlain a noble train of artillery traveling over the ice all the kingdoms of the earth the old sow dorchester heights entering boston. Anita silvey has spent more than thirty years in the childrens book field, including eleven years as editorinchief at the horn book magazine. I have served as both editor of horn book magazine and vicepresident and publisher of childrens books at houghton mifflin. Anita silveys most popular book is everything i need to know i learned from a childrens book. Bookseller, soldier, patriot by anita silvey goodreads.
Anita silvey has 14 books on goodreads with 6592 ratings. As a child, knox worked in a bookstore where he read about engineering and military history and became fascinated by machinery. She is the editor of children s books and their creators and the author of 100 best books for children andthe bookaday almanac. The author of 100 best books for children and 500 great books for teens anita silvey has devoted 40 years to promoting books that will turn the youngand familiesinto readers. He went on to open his own bookstore and specialized in works on military science. As a child, knox worked in a bookstore where he read about engineering and military. Silvey s passion for literature, linking readers to lasting books recognizes its impact on readers.
What picture books best satisfy childrens curiosity and capture. Books by anita silvey author of everything i need to know. Bookseller, soldier, patriot silvey, anita, minor, wendell on. Everything i need to know i learned from a childrens book, roaring brook press. She has worked as a publisher, a critic, a commentator, and a writer of books for young readers. In 2008 clarion books published her first book written for children, ill pass for your comrade. Gr 36this is a beautifully illustrated introduction to a lesserknown revolutionary war figure. Anita silvey has spent her career working in the field of childrens literature. I definitely recommend it as a book to teach kids about history, but id be curious to know how this book was given to me as a gift when i worked at a childrens toybookstore in high school. Henry knox was a portly young bookseller who avidly read books on military.