Anita Silvey facts for kids
Anita Silvey is an American author, editor, and literary critic. She is known for her work with children’s literature. Born in 1947 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Silvey has helped shape the world of children's books.
She was once the Editor-in-Chief of The Horn Book Magazine. This magazine is very important for people who write and publish children's books. She also worked as a vice-president at Houghton Mifflin. There, she helped publish books for children and young adults.
Anita Silvey has written many important books about children's literature. These include 500 Great Books for Teens and The Essential Guide to Children's Books and Their Creators. In 2010, she started an online project called the Children's Book-A-Day Almanac. It shares a daily essay about classic and new children's books.
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Anita Silvey's Work in Publishing
Anita Silvey has had a big impact on publishing. She has worked on many projects that help readers find great books.
Early Career and Magazines
In 1975, Silvey helped start a publication that later became the Boston Review. This is a magazine that covers ideas and culture.
From 1985 to 1995, she was the Editor-in-Chief of The Horn Book Magazine. This magazine reviews and discusses children's and young adult books. She also created another magazine called The Horn Book Guide to Children's and Young Adult Books. This guide helps people find good books for young readers.
Working at Houghton Mifflin
Between 1995 and 2001, Silvey worked at Houghton Mifflin. This is a well-known publishing company. As a vice president, she was in charge of publishing books for children and young adults.
She helped promote many famous authors and illustrators. Some of these include David Wiesner, Chris Van Allsburg, Virginia Lee Burton, and Lois Lowry. These creators have made many beloved children's books.
Books and Articles by Anita Silvey
In 2002, Silvey published some important books. These include The Essential Guide to Children's Books and Their Creators. She also wrote 100 Best Books for Children and 500 Great Books for Teens. These guides help people discover excellent books for young readers.
She also wrote a book for young adults called I'll Pass for Your Comrade. This book is about women soldiers during the American Civil War.
In 2008, Silvey wrote an article for School Library Journal. In it, she shared her thoughts on how some award-winning books might be a bit tricky for younger readers. In 2009, she published Everything I Need to Know I Learned from a Children's Book. This book shares interviews with many different people.
Teaching and Boards
Anita Silvey is also involved in teaching and leadership roles. She is on the editorial board of Cricket magazine. She is also on the board of directors for the Vermont Center for the Book.
She teaches "Modern Book Publishing" at Simmons University Graduate School of Library Science in Boston, Massachusetts. She also teaches "Children's Book Author Studies" at St. Michael's College in Winooski, Vermont.
Awards and Recognition
Anita Silvey has received several awards for her dedication to children's books.
- In 2008, she won the Ludington Award. This award is given for a lifetime of dedication to children and books.
- In 2000, Vermont College gave her an honorary master's degree. This was for her work in children's-book writing.
- In 1994, her hometown of Fort Wayne, Indiana honored her during its 200th birthday celebration.
- In 1987, she won the Women's National Book Association Book Women Award.
