Lucy Pearson Knihy

Focusing on the 'second golden age' of British children's literature, the book delves into the pivotal role of children's book publishing in the 1960s and 1970s. By utilizing archival resources, it highlights the careers of key children's book editors and examines the factors that spurred growth in the industry during this era. The author also connects this period to subsequent trends in children's literature, offering insights into its lasting impact on the genre.

This volume discusses children's literature through the ages from fairy tales and early didactic literature through to the classics of the 19th and 20th centuries and the modern day.