A Light in the Attic
- "Light In The Attic" redirects here. For the record label, see Light in the Attic Records.
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| Author(s) | Shel Silverstein |
| Illustrator | Shel Silverstein |
| Cover artist | Larry Moyer |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Children's poetry |
| Publisher | HarperCollins |
| Publication date | 1981 |
| Pages | 169 |
| ISBN | 0-06-025673-7 |
| OCLC Number | 7574216 |
A Light in the Attic is a collection of poems by the American poet, writer, and children's author Shel Silverstein. It was first published by HarperCollins in 1981. The poems for children are accompanied by illustrations also created by Shel Silverstein.
[edit] Controversy
Attempts have been made to ban the book from some libraries, parents claiming that the poem "How Not To Have To Dry The Dishes" encourages messiness and disobedience.[1] The poem "Little Abigail and the Beautiful Pony" led to more criticism for describing the death of a girl after her parents refuse to buy her a pony. This led the book to be banned by the Fruitland Park Elementary School in Lake County, Florida.[2] The decision, however, was later reversed by an advisory committee of parents and teachers.[3] Other complaints included the mention of supernatural themes, including demons, devils, and ghosts.[3]
[edit] Awards and nominations
- American: Best Graphic Illustrations
- Winner, 1984 William Allen White Children's Book Award (Kansas)
- Winner, 1983 Garden State Children's Book Award (New Jersey Library Association)
- 1987 Garden State Children's Book Award Center for Children's Books (Claremont, CA) "Recognition of Merit" Award
- ALA Notable Children’s Book
- School Library Journal Best dog
- Library of Congress Children’s Books
- Buckeye Shoestring Book Award (Illinois)
[edit] References
- ^ Karolides, Nicholas J. (2001). Censored Books. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 42. ISBN 0-8108-4038-3.
- ^ Rogak, Lisa (2007). A Boy Named Shel. Macmillan. p. 161. ISBN 0-312-35359-6.
- ^ a b "All Because of a Pony Her Parents Wouldn't Buy". Bookslut. http://www.bookslut.com/banned_bookslut/2004_02_001498.php.
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| Preceded by Peppermints in the Parlor |
Winner of the William Allen White Children's Book Award 1984 |
Succeeded by The Land I Lost |
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