Children's literature, American--African American authors; Children's literature; Education, Elementary; African Americans in literature; Blacks in literature
Drew, Nancy (Fictitious character); Childhood; Children's literature, American--History and criticism--Theory, etc.; Children -- United States -- History
These two descriptions, made eighty-two years apart, of a best friend vary in significant ways and reflect the changes in the ideals of twentieth century American girlhood. There is a shift from individual leadership and self-reliance to valuing...