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Gr 5–9—A fascinating biography about one of the most influential editors of children's publishing. Ursula Nordstrom (1910–1988) was the publisher and editor-in-chief of juvenile books at Harper & Row from 1940 to 1973, where she edited children's literature icons Ruth Krauss, E.B. White, and John Steptoe. Nordstrom first started as a secretary at the textbook department at Harper & Row, one of the longest-running publishers. She eventually headed their children's books division where she emphasized the importance of publishing relevant books that resonated with the intended audience, rather than ju...Log In or Sign Up to Read More