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Interracial Books for Children Bulletin

Interracial Books for Children front page, Volume three, Number 1 from Autumn 1970
Interracial Books for Children front page, Volume 3, Number 1, from Autumn 1970.

A recent addition to the UW Digital Collections is the bulletin Interracial Books for Children published by the Council on Interracial Books for Children. Our run of 90 issues of this publication starts in 1966 and goes through 1989. This periodical is chock-full of important critical articles that trace the rise and fall of the first wave of diversity in books for children and teens. The Council on Interracial Books for Children was instrumental as a change agent in the fields of children’s literature, librarianship, and education. The publication offers scholars insight into how this organization went up against establishment thinking and changed children’s books forever.

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  • Dear friends, while #stayinghome during this difficult time, you can always visit our digital collections online. Explore millions of images, pages, sound recordings and more from across the UW, #Wisconsin and the world, from home! Today we would like to feature the #History of Science and #Technology Collection (view through link in bio). Dive in and take a look at An Universal Dictionary of #Arts and #Sciences (1728), Luther Burbank: His Methods and Discoveries, #Book of Beasts (1960), and many other unique, valuable titles in science and technology held by the @uwmadlibraries. • Feel free to share any fun findings, and enjoy your trip to our History of Science and Technology Collection! #ExploreFromHome
  • Happy #internationalwomensday to all the strong, amazing women out there. ♀️ • (Image: A female graduate in cap and gown stands on a balcony overlooking Bascom Hill, ca. 1960)
  • Happy Leap Day! #2020 How are you celebrating today? (Image: #Cheerleaders jumping in the air while leading cheers at #CampRandall, ca. 1969) #LeapDay @uwmadarchives @wisconsincheerleading @uwmadison
  • Flowerpot and mold, ca. 1835 - 1875. #tbt These are attributed to the #Salem pottery during Heinrich Schaffner’s tenure as master. This four-part mold was taken from a cut glass goblet. Mold is from the Old Salem Museums & Gardens, the flowerpot is in a private collection. • #pottery #ceramics #potterylove #potteryart
  • #AndyWarhol’s Index Book, 1967. Warhol's #avantgarde style book is printed in black and white with the exception of the pop-up elements. The cover is a white, geometric hologram over which black images of Brillo boxes, and abstract figures are printed. The book also contains pop-ups, fold-outs, and a 45 rpm record. The interview texts reveal the lifestyle of Warhol and his followers. Unsigned. Unnumbered. Library holds a copy from the 1st printing. A Black Star Book. For more, visit our Artists' Book Collection through link in bio. #books #book #artistsbook #artistsbooks #warhol #bnw
  • Today’s sunny weather surely makes us feel a step closer to summer! ☀️ (Image: Students seated in a discussion circle on grass outside the Social Sciences building and #CarillonTower, used as the 1977-1978 Staff Directory cover) @uwmadarchives @uwsummer
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