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In Memoriam: Remembering Those Lost in 2021
We remember 26 creators of children's books, or books about children's literature, that passed away in 2021.
In Memoriam: Floyd Cooper
"Our young will live in better times together in acceptance of the way things really are if we give them the truth. But we must teach them truth in ways they can comprehend. There is no greater gift than truth." - Floyd Cooper
Remembering Eric Carle and Lois Ehlert
In honor of two legendary picture book giants, Eric Carle and Lois Ehlert.
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