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1800s: The story of the first children’s librarian in the British Commonwealth.
Believing in Books: The Story of Lillian Smith
What you need to know before your trail
This biography is the story of a child who took her love of childrens’ books and found a way to share it with the world as she grew up. Her voice would be the first to carry the message of childrens’ right to read across the world. It is not too much to say that she started a revolution for children’s books in her career as the first children’s librarian in the British Commonwealth.
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A) Toronto - Lillian H. Smith Library
D) Toronto - Children's bookshop
Booktrailer Review
Susan: @thebooktrailer
What a lovely book this was! Very interesting as I’d discovered this lady and her legacy in Toronto and been to every bookstore and library in her honour. It’s an informative read and a lovely homage to an amazing lady. Imagine having a library named after you? Heaven.
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Author/ Guide: Sydell Waxman Destination: Toronto Departure Time: 1800s
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