In 1963 Silky Sullivan received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan and a Master of Library and Information Science degree in 1973.
In 1963 Silky Sullivan received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan and a Master of Library and Information Science degree in 1973.
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A young boy, raised by his aunt and uncle, shares a special visit with his grandfather during which he learns about his family's past and about the old man's experiences as a cowboy and living in the Ozark Mountains.
(An insightful evaluation of over fifty popular series wit...)
An insightful evaluation of over fifty popular series with an introduction that analyzes the teen series paperback genre and its significance for both teen reading practices and library services. Hundreds of titles are annotated in the book. Makowksi provides distinct criteria by which these series can be judged for quality within their genre, and emphasizes them as an inexpensive way to fulfill patron needs and increase circulation by bringing young people, often considered 'non-readers,' into the library.
Silky Sullivan is an American author and librarian. She has written several books for children.
Background
Silky Sullivan was born on January 16, 1940 in Hornersville, Dunklin County, Missouri, United States. She is the daughter of George Merrill Sullivan, a farmer and well-driller, and Dortha May (Hudson) Sullivan. She has an older brother and sister.
Education
In 1963 Silky Sullivan received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan and a Master of Library and Information Science degree in 1973.
After graduating from college, Silky Sullivan tried for several years, unsuccessfully, to publish plays, serious poetry, and adult novels. From 1993 to 1995 she was a contributor of articles on library science and book reviews to "Voice of Youth Advocates". Her first library job was in a large suburban library, where, because of her background in drama and literature, she worked at the children’s department. In 1996 Sullivan was appointed a director of the White Lake Township Library in White Lake, Michigan. She is also a consultant for library cooperative and lecturer.