Books Good Enough for You HC (2026 Abrams) The Storied Life of Ursula Nordstrom, Editor of Extraordinary Children's Books comic books 1968 or later

1st printing. By Nancy Hudgins. A celebration of the life and work of Ursula Norstrom—the groundbreaking editor of classic childrens books like Charlottes Web and Where the Wild Things Are—and a powerful defense of a childs right to read. Legendary Harper & Row childrens book editor Ursula Nordstrom was a trailblazer. Her books were honest, smart, emotional, and firsts of their kind. And—perhaps because they challenged the status quo—they were often censored or banned. But Nordstrom always fought back. Books Good Enough for You follows Nordstrom from childhood through her extraordinary career as book editor, literary revolutionary, and advocate. Full of anecdotes about some of Nordstroms most famous collaborators, like Maurice Sendak, Margaret Wise Brown, and E. B. White, this biography is a true celebration of collaboration and friendship. Many of Nordstroms books—from to Where the Wild Things Are to Charlottes Web—are now considered classics, but back in her day, these stories faced fierce opposition from those who deemed them inappropriate for children. In the face of this criticism, Nordstrom pushed back, building up her authors and proudly defending young readers access to literature that reflected their worlds. Filled with quotes from her eloquent, empathetic, and often sharply humorous editorial letters, Books Good Enough for You is a timely reminder that children deserve fresh, groundbreaking, and deeply human stories. Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, full color. Middle Grade Cover price $19.99.