The Playful AntiquarianShe is too fond of books and it has turned her brain. -- Louisa May AlcottMomoko Ishii, 1907-2008- April 4, 2008 Author, editor, translator, and Japanese children&8217;s literature pioneer Momoko Ishii died on April 2 at the age of 101. Although few people outside of Japan (and many people in Japan, I suspect) recognize her name, Ishii was an important figure in the development of modern Japanese children&8217;s literature. At the very least, she should ...http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/thinking/2008/04/04/momoko-ishii-1907-2008/ |