About this book
Latch Key of My Bookhouse by Olive Beaupre Miller unlocks a treasure trove of children's literary history and practical guidance for parents, teachers, and lovers of biography. The final volume in Miller’s beloved My Bookhouse series shifts the focus from stories to the storytellers, presenting concise, engaging biographies of the authors whose work shaped the earlier volumes.
Rich in historical context, this biography collection situates those writers within the early 20th-century movement to curate wholesome, imaginative reading for children. Supplementary essays explore the History of Mother Goose, the World's Great Epics, and a thoughtful chapter on How to Judge Stories for Children—offering criteria for quality, moral tone, and age-appropriateness. The back matter includes useful indexes—historical, geographical, and more—that make this volume both a reference and a readable narrative.
Ideal for educators, librarians, parents building a home library, and collectors of children’s literature, this audiobook provides both scholarly insight and practical advice. Listen to Latch Key of My Bookhouse for a deeper appreciation of the people behind classic children’s tales and for guidance on choosing stories that endure.
