When We Were Free to Be: Looking Back at a Children's Classic and the Difference It Made
"[A] thoughtful, nuanced work of scholarship. . . . The essays engageFree to Befrom a diverse array of perspectives, situate it in a clear and compelling historical context, and bring to bear satisfying cultural analysis and cultural criticism."--H-Childhood"Recommended. All levels/libraries."--Choice"Like any compilation, some entries are more compelling than others, but overall I really liked the extremely broad approach, ranging from behind-the-scenes accounts of the original production to critiques of how well the material has held up in terms of the changing social values. Anyone interested in nonsexist child rearing or the history of women's liberation should pick this up."--Sarah Holt, Children's Book Buyer, Left Bank Books, St. Louis"Readers familiar with the original record or book, both still available, and researchers interested in social, gender, and media studies will appreciate this work."--Library Journal"An unprecedented insiders' view by the original creators, as well as accounts by activists and educators who changed the landscape of childhood in schools, homes, toy stores, and libraries nationwide."--Forces of Geek