Believing in Books: The Story of Lillian Smith

Part of Napoleon Publishing's outstanding "Stories of Canada" series dedicated to presenting young readers with the lives of Canadian men and women whose influences have helped to create the world we live in, Believing In Books: The Story Of Lillian Smith is the true story of a remarkable woman who promoted books and reading for children in the early 1900's, and who became the first children's librarian in the British Empire. Lillian Smith's pioneer work in introducing children's literature to people around the world is retold with admiration Sydell Waxman, and illustrated with black-and-white artwork and photographs by Patty Gallinger and Liz Milkau in this magical and engaging look at Lillian's life and literary love.