Kathleen W. Deady, Children's Author/My Collection

My Book Collection

Through 1920s | 1930s | 1940s | 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | Golden Books/Other

                This page is simply for my own fun, intended only as a way to share some of the little treasures I have found
           over the years. I have gathered them from many sources, for nickels, dimes, quarters, for free . . . . from yard
           sales, library book sales, from an elderly neighbor who wanted to give them to someone who would appreciate
           and enjoy them.

                Some of the books are older, some not so old, some are first editions, some not. While I know that some have
           value as collectables, that was never my intent as my shelves filled and bookcases increased. For me it was only
           ever about the fun of seeing the wonderful variety of children's pictures books over the years. For that reason I
           am sorting them by original publication date to show the styles of the time period, and will note if the book is a
           first or later edition.

                These pages are a work in progress, changing and building almost daily. In addition to adding books and
           noting award winners, I am also including tidbits of interesting information as I find it, such as noting first book
           by well known authors or illustrators, and links to interesting outside sites.

I will add to the pages as time permits, so check back often. Hope you have fun browsing.---Kathy

                                             Since 1938, the Caldecott Medal has been awarded each year to the
                                               artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children
                                                      published in the United States during the preceding year.
                                              *** Caldecott Winner                        * Caldecott Honor
                                                (the following year)                                         (the following year)

Since 1922, the Newbery Medal has been awarded each year
for the most distinguished American children's book published the previous year.
    *** Newbery Winner                         * Newbery Honor
                       (the following year)                                     (the following year)