Kathleen T. Horning

About the Author

Kathleen T. Horning is a distinguished scholar and advocate in the field of children's literature, with decades of experience as a librarian, educator, and critic. She has served as the director of the Cooperative Children's Book Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she has mentored countless professionals in the evaluation and appreciation of literature for young readers. Horning's expertise shines through in her seminal work, From Cover to Cover: Evaluating and Reviewing Children's Books – The Professional Guide to Critical Analysis and Literary Criticism, which has become an indispensable resource for librarians, teachers, and reviewers seeking to deepen their understanding of narrative techniques, thematic depth, and cultural representation in children's books. Her passion for fostering literacy and critical thinking continues to influence the next generation of readers and storytellers alike.