From: Lbhcove at aol.com <Lbhcove>
Date: Fri, 23 Jul 2004 11:48:41 EDT

Sad news...

Lilian Moore, poet extraordinare died at the age of 95, peacefully, in her sleep last Tuesday. Lilian contributed SO much to the world of poetry, to literature in general.

In l957, she became the first editor of the Arrow Book Club at Scholastic, Inc., pioneering the development of the club for middle-grade readers.

In my book PASS THE POETRY, PLEASE! she states:

"This was one of the most satisfying things I ever did, helping to launch the FIRST quality paperback book program for elementary-school children throughout the United States."

She was also one of the pioneers in the l960's in forming the International Council of Interracial Books for Children.

Let's all celebrate her life by reading her poetry today...and tomorrow...and tomorrow...

LBH
Received on Fri 23 Jul 2004 10:48:41 AM CDT