Nikki Grimes
Drafts and related production material for various works by Grimes, including “Garvey in the Dark” and “Glory in the Margins,” as well as other professional papers and writing.
Christy Hale (new collection)
Final cover illustration, sketches, proof pages, research material, and related items for “Elizabeti’s Doll.”
Sheila La Farge correspondence
Personal correspondence sent by La Farge to her cousin, Edith Iselin Byron, from her childhood through adulthood, donated by Byron’s son, Alexander Byron.
Dian Curtis Regan
Drafts and editorial papers related to Regan’s picture books, short stories, and young adult novels.
Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher
Selected original illustration for over 50 children’s books illustrated by Johnson and Fancher, created in a variety of media, including oil, acrylic, and mixed media.
Peter and Connie Roop
Drafts, research, and related production material for books written by Peter and Connie Roop.
Dahlov Ipcar
Original illustrations and separations for four children’s books by Ipcar, including “Wild and Tame Animals,” “I Like Animals,” “Deep Sea Farm,” and “Lost and Found,” donated by Charles Ipcar.
Lauren Stringer
Studies and sketches for “Looking for Smile” and “The Dark was Done.”
Ruth Heller
Original colored pencil illustrations for “Merriam Webster’s Primary Dictionary,” donated by Philip Heller.
Anne Pellowski
Personal items, as well as books from Pellowski’s library, donated by her estate.
Maryrose Wood
Proofs for “Alice’s Farm: A Rabbit’s Tale.”
Julie Paschkis
Original gouache illustrations for multiple books illustrated by Paschkis, including “The Barking Ballad,” “Eek!,” and “Delicious.”
Michael J. Rosen (new collection)
Drafts and editorial papers for books by Rosen, including picture books, novels, and anthologies.
Karen Cushman
Drafts and editorial papers related to books by Cushman, as well as correspondence, reviews, speeches, and other professional papers.
Else Holmelund Minarik (new collection)
Drafts and editorial papers for works by Minarik, including the “Little Bear” series, material related to the “Little Bear” television series, correspondence, and personal items and books, donated by Minarik’s estate.
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