Children's Fiction Books & Libraries
The Man Who Loved Libraries
The Story of Andrew Carnegie
- Publisher
- Owlkids Books Inc.
- Initial publish date
- Aug 2017
- Category
- Books & Libraries, Business, Careers, Occupations, United States, Emigration & Immigration
- Recommended Age
- 4 to 8
- Recommended Grade
- 1 to 5
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781771472678
- Publish Date
- Aug 2017
- List Price
- $18.95
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781771476249
- Publish Date
- Aug 2023
- List Price
- $12.95
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Description
When he was a child in the 1840s, Andrew Carnegie and his family immigrated to America in search of a new beginning. His working-class Scottish family arrived at the height of the Industrial Revolution. Carnegie worked hard, in factories and telegraphy. He invested in railroads, eventually becoming the richest man in the world during his time.
Carnegie believed strongly in sharing his wealth, and one of the ways he did this was by funding the construction of over 2,500 public libraries around the world. His philanthropy completely revolutionized public libraries, which weren’t widespread at the time.
Told in simple, lyrical text, the story unfolds against striking, stylized illustrations that transport readers to the bustle and boom of the Industrial Revolution. An informational spread explains more about Carnegie’s life and work.
About the authors
Andrew Larsen est père au foyer et auteur. Quand il était enfant, il passait toujours une partie de son été au chalet de ses grands-parents, situé sur une colline, près d'un lac. Andrew habite à Toronto. Il a publié sept albums jeunesse.
Andrew Larsen is a father, homemaker and author. When he was a child, he would spend a part of every summer with his grandparents at their cottage on a hill, by a lake. Andrew now lives in a downtown Toronto neighbourhood. He has published seven picture books.
Katty Maurey is a designer and illustrator. She was born in Paris, lived in Hong Kong, and now makes her home in Montréal. She has a degree in graphic design from the Université de Québec à Montréal, and is the illustrator of several other children's books, including Francis the Little Fox and The Specific Ocean.
Awards
- A Junior Library Guild selection
- TD Summer Reading Club top 10 list
Editorial Reviews
"Straightforward and accessible... An effective and quite pleasing showcase of an important literary figure."
Booklist
"Certainly the world of public libraries would be poorer without the substantial contribution of Andrew Carnegie... we can all make a real difference when we choose to give back."
Kirkus Reviews
"The Man Who Loved Libraries can be a valuable addition to a school library collection."
Canadian Review of Materials
"An accessible, admiring portrait."
Publishers Weekly
"Simply and chronologically presented, it is a clear message that we can make a difference when we give back in whatever way possible and meaningful."
Sal's Fiction Addiction
"Lyrical...will appeal to young elementary school students."
School Library Journal
