Emerging from the Children's Literature Assembly's post conference workshop following the 1999 NTCE fall conference, this compilation of delivered speeches and reflective chapters offers insight into the broad development of American children's literature in the 20th century. With speeches by such luminaries as Jane Yolen, Julius Lester, Lois Lowry, Uri Shulevitz, and Lee Bennett Hopkins, as well as fascinating chapters by experts Terry Lesene, Barbara Elleman, and others, this volume offers wonderful insight for library educators and practitioners alike. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.