Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

4-1-2024

Keywords

Jack Prelutsky, didactic poetry, Mother Goose, nature, nonsense verse, imaginary voyages, illustration, moveable books

Abstract

Western Libraries is pleased to present Listen to Children: The Jack Prelutsky Antiquarian Children’s Poetry Collection. This exhibition and the accompanying catalog are intended to honor nationally acclaimed children’s poet Jack Prelutsky, who, in 2019, donated a collection of nearly 1,200 rare books containing poetry for young readers to Special Collections at Western Washington University. The catalog is arranged by topical themes include didactic poetry, Mother Goose, nature, nonsense verse for children and adults, imaginary voyages, illustration, and moveable books. The catalog includes essays from contemporary poets, resources for teaching and learning, and selected images from the exhibit. In addition to celebrating this generous gift, we hope that the exhibit and catalog will promote the collection and encourage its use in teaching, learning, and research, both at Western and beyond.

Sponsorship/Conference/Institution

Western Libraries

Location

Exhibit in Special Collections

Comments

The exhibit is free and open to the public, and will be available for viewing Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment (closed weekends and holidays) in Special Collections (Wilson 6th floor).

Exhibit Dates: April 1, 2024 through December 13, 2024

Genre/Form

Catalog

Type

Text

Rights

Copying of this document in whole or in part is allowable only for scholarly purposes. It is understood, however, that any copying or publication of this document for commercial purposes, or for financial gain, shall not be allowed without the author’s written permission.

Language

English

Format

application/pdf

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