Good Books for Bad Children

"Dedicating her tale to the sort of children who 'dare to love' books, Kephart celebrates the life and achievements of a renowned editor who shepherded game-changing classics....Her legacy is vividly illuminated."—Booklist, starred review

"A full life through a picture book keyhole, this is a well-done and rare glimpse of book publishing few children see, and a career path that turns serendipity, acute intelligence, and hard work into what only seems like fate."—School Library Journal, starred review

"A welcome, behind-the-scenes look at one of modern children’s literature’s most glorious forces."—Kirkus Reviews