The very name Augusta Baker conjures up a now lost time of low profile, ingenious children’s book publishing; a time of appreciation with standards as rock solid as Augusta Baker herself. Augusta’s genuine passion for “the real thing;” a simple, clear, unpatronizing view of the world of children made her one of the best mentors and a best friend.

—Maurice Sendak
Award-winning author/illustrator of Where the Wild Things Are

Next time you settle down with a book in your hands and a child or grandchild on your lap, you may want to thank Augusta Baker for the treasure of children's literature you hold.

Charles Bierbauer, Dean
USC College of Mass Communications and
Information Studies