Dawn Smith
Ellen Ruffin Named Curator Emerita, de Grummond Children's Literature Collection
Ellen Ruffin has been granted the title of Curator Emerita of the de Grummond Children's Literature Collection, an outstanding...
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Dawn Smith
Aug 72 min
John Green Movie Night
On Wednesday, August 28, fans of John Green can enjoy a John Green Movie Night, showcasing The Fault in Our Stars. The movie screening...
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Dawn Smith
May 91 min
2024 Ezra Jack Keats Award Ceremony
If you aren't able to attend the 2024 EJK Award Ceremony, ou can still attend virtually! The speeches are filled with emotion...
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Dawn Smith
Feb 214 min
2024 Ezra Jack Keats Award Winners and Honors Announced
The Ezra Jack Keats Foundation (EJK Foundation), in partnership with the de Grummond Children’s Literature Collection at the University...
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Dawn Smith
Nov 17, 20232 min
de Grummond Hosting Holiday Themed Events
A Joyful Christmastime with Tasha Tudor Friday, December 8 at 2 p.m. McCain Library and Archives Woods Room Tasha Tudor scholar, Jeanette...
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Dawn Smith
Sep 28, 20232 min
Herndon Named Curator of de Grummond Children’s Literature Collection
University Libraries at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Karlie Herndon as the...
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Dawn Smith
May 15, 20235 min
Ellen Ruffin, de Grummond Curator, Announces Retirement
By: Dawn Smith, David Tisdale In keeping with the tradition of The University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) de Grummond Children’s...
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Dawn Smith
Apr 11, 20231 min
Two New Exhibits on Display in the de Grummond Collection
The de Grummond Children's Literature Collection is proud to invite you to view our two new exhibits, open to the public by appointment...
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Dawn Smith
Mar 14, 20233 min
2023 Ezra Jack Keats Award Winners and Honors Announced
Gold and silver seals with Ezra Jack Keats Award and Ezra Jack Keats Honor next to the de Grummond logo of a cat following a girl walking.
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Dawn Smith
Feb 6, 20231 min
2023 EZRA JACK KEATS AWARD COMMITTEE
Banner of photographs of EJK committee members.
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Dawn Smith
Jan 19, 20231 min
Richard Peck Scholarship Open for Applications
Photo of Richard Peck
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Dawn Smith
Nov 16, 20221 min
Celebrating the Art of The Lantern House
The de Grummond Children’s Literature Collection at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) will host an exhibit and reception for...
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Dawn Smith
Aug 18, 20221 min
Special Collections Features an Exhibit on Children’s Books and War
Special Collections at Southern Miss is featuring a new exhibit highlighting collections that focus on children’s literature and war....
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Dawn Smith
Jul 6, 20222 min
de Grummond Receives $30,000 Gift
Photograph of Dr. John Eye, Eric Schonblom, Ellen Ruffin, and Lorraine Stuart. Ellen is holding a check from Eric Schonblom.
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Dawn Smith
Mar 8, 20225 min
2022 Ezra Jack Keats Award Winners and Honors Announced
The Ezra Jack Keats Foundation (EJK Foundation), in partnership with the de Grummond Children’s Literature Collection at the University...
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Dawn Smith
Sep 13, 20212 min
Run/Walk Challenge Starts September 1 to Celebrate Curious George’s 80th Birthday
The beloved children’s book character Curious George turned 80-years-old this month, and the de Grummond Children’s Literature Collection...
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Dawn Smith
Jun 18, 20211 min
2021 Mississippi Book Festival
Join us at the 2021 Mississippi Book Festival on August 21! Click here for details on this year's event. The Mississippi Book Festival, a...
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Dawn Smith
Apr 27, 20213 min
First Book on de Grummond Children’s Literature Collection Released
By: Margaret Ann Macloud More than 60 years after library science professor Dr. Lena de Grummond began writing letters to authors and...
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Dawn Smith
Apr 13, 20215 min
2021 Ezra Jack Keats Award Winners and Honorees Announced
Ezra Jack Keats Foundation Celebrates 35th Anniversary of Annual Book Award The Ezra Jack Keats Foundation (EJK Foundation), in...
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Dawn Smith
Mar 9, 20212 min
Silent Auction Highlights EJK Award's 35th Anniversary Events
35th EJK Silent Auction Co-Hosted by the R. Michelson Galleries, with special guest commentary. 6:30-7:30 p.m. CT / Auction ends at 7:45...
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