Writing for Parents about Children's Literature in Mass Market Publications, 1900-1950

Throughout the history of Children's literature, various women have written about the genre both within and outside of their vocational fields. This article examines the writing of significant women in librarianship, education, politics, and publishing. Their advice to parents in mass market publications is of paramount interest. It reflects a desire to create moral children and competent parents, while teaching parents how to instill in their children a love for books and reading. Theoretically, the article takes a feminist perspective with an attempt to uncover the voices of women that might have been forgotten. Suggestions for further research are included.