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</html><description>ALSC Members, the 2011 Arbuthnot Lecture Committee is gathering ideas for possible speakers at the 2011 Arbuthnot Lecture. If you have someone in mind that you think should be honored, please let us know. You can contact me at cedwards@denverlibrary.org. Thanks very much for your thoughtful support and contributions. Carol Edwards Chair of the 2011 Arbuthnot Committee ******** Our task is as follows: The lecture shall be given by a person who has made a distinguished contribution to the field of children&#x2019;s literature. The lecturer need not be a resident or citizen of the United States. RELATED TERMS AND DEFINITIONS Children&#x2019;s literature: Books published for children up to and including the age of 14. Lecturer: The Lecturer may be related to the field in any area: author, illustrator, editor, publisher, professor of children&#x2019;s literature, reviewer, art director, etc. Distinguished: Marked by eminence and distinction; noted for significant achievement. Marked by...</description></oembed>
