Christmas Gif': An Anthology of Christmas poems, songs, and stories, written by and about NEGR0ES

Rollins, Charlemae Hill (Signed)

Published by Follett Publishing Company, New York, 1963

About this Item

A beautiful early 1960s anthology dedicated to the writing of African-Americans, signed and inscribed on the half title by Rollins in green ink. Early Printing. "As an African American librarian at Chicago Public Library for more than 30 years and a leader in children's literature and librarianship, Charlemae Hill Rollins championed the creation of well-written children's literature free of racial and ethnic distortions. She played a critical role in changing the image of the African American in children's literature. "Throughout the 1930s, Rollins performed the ordinary duties of a librarian and worked tirelessly on behalf of Black children. A gifted storyteller who could mesmerize children with tales of Black history and literature, Rollins clipped newspaper and magazine articles that highlighted the contributions of African Americans; she did book reviews and book selections; and ran workshops for parents. "From her earliest days, Rollins fought against racism by fighting for the removal of such books as Little Black Sambo and the Pickaninny Twins by Lucy Perkins. During the Great Depression, she worked alongside librarian Vivian G. Harsh and the writers of the Illinois Writers Project and developed lifelong friendships with writers Langston Hughes and Gwendolyn Brooks." - Chicago Public Library This scarce volume includes contributions by Frederick Douglass, Zora Neale Hurston, Langston Hughes, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Julia Peterkin, and more. Cream cloth. Square tight binding. Clean interior. Little wear to binding. Dust jacket with mild edge wear. Presents handsomely in archival mylar. Seller Inventory # 16096

Bibliographic Details

Title: Christmas Gif': An Anthology of Christmas ...

Publisher: Follett Publishing Company, New York

Publication Date: 1963

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

Signed: Signed by Author(s)