In 2022, longtime friend and supporter of the de Grummond Children’s Literature Collection, Eric Schonblom hand-delivered his complete collection of books and manuscripts by  Constance Savery , a British children’s author who wrote throughout much of the twentieth century. Recently processed by Ashlynn Steiner, assistant curator of the de Grummond Collection, the newly available materials offer a deeper look into Savery’s life and literary career.   The materials include book

The Ezra Jack Keats Foundation (EJK Foundation), in partnership with the de Grummond Children’s Literature Collection at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM), today announced the winners and honor recipients of the 2026 Ezra Jack Keats Award (EJK Award), recognizing exceptional early career authors and illustrators. Winners receive a cash prize of $5,000 and Honors receive a cash prize of $2,000.   The award ceremony will be held on Thursday, April 9, 2026, during the

The de Grummond Children’s Literature Collection at The University of Southern Mississippi is thrilled to announce its receipt of a bequest from Diana Klemin, longtime art director at Doubleday and friend of the de Grummond. Included in this bequest are three unpublished picture book manuscripts illustrated by Andy Warhol, as well as dozens of originals and prints Warhol gifted to Klemin. “Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine the de Grummond would become the home of Andy

Among its distinguished holdings, the de Grummond Collection is honored to house the papers of H. A. and Margret Rey, the creators...