Anita Silvey - author, speaker
For many years editor of The Horn Book, publisher of Houghton Mifflin's Children's Books, and editor at various publishing houses, Ms. Silvey is currently a professor of children's literature at Simmons College as well as the author of several essential guides to the field. Her presentations on books for children and teens, as well as the creators of these books, are enlightening and inspiring. Ms. Silvey's wealth of knowledge makes Q&A sessions lively.

Fee: please inquire
One- to two-day conferences, giving presentations on books for children and teens suitable for librarians, publishing professionals, media specialists, reading teachers, and elementary and secondary educators.

For trips more than 50 miles from author's home, host will pay transportation, hotel, and meals.
Most Recent Bibliography
Everything I Need to Know
I Learned from a Children's Book		 Roaring Brook Press, 2009
I'll Pass for Your Comrade Clarion Books, 2008

500 Great Books for Teens

Houghton Mifflin, 2006

100 Best Books for Children

Houghton Mifflin, 2004
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