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Leonard S. Marcus, an author and respected historian of children’s books, gave an informative presentation on “Golden Legacy: The Story of Golden Books.” Over 52 participants attended the Virtual Illustrated lecture on Sept. 14 that took place on Zoom.   Marcus gained awards for his books “Margaret Wise Brown: Awakened by the Moon” and “Dear Genius:...

Margaret Wise Brown's now-classic picture book about a bunny saying goodnight to everything it sees was slow to find a home on bedside tables. But since its publication 75 years ago, Goodnight Moon has sold more than 40 million copies and continues to top best-seller lists. 

Since its publication on September 3, 1947, the book has lulled children around the world to sleep with its dreamy ritual of bidding "goodnight" to everything in the "great green room."

Since its publication on September 3, 1947, the book has lulled children around the world to sleep with its dreamy ritual of bidding "goodnight" to everything in the "great green room."

Since its publication on September 3, 1947, the book has lulled children around the world to sleep with its dreamy ritual of bidding "goodnight" to everything in the "great green room."

Since its publication on September 3, 1947, the book has lulled children around the world to sleep with its dreamy ritual of bidding "goodnight" to everything in the "great green room."

Many other great books from the author of “Goodnight Moon” and “The Runaway Bunny" are available at the Abilene Public Library.

When this Maine author gave island mishap a much closer look, he turned a true story about neighbors into a picture book.

Margaret Wise Brown constantly pushed boundaries—in her life and in her art.

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