Danish Immigrant Contributions to Mainstream American Children's Literature, 1867-1983: An Overview

Authors

Karen Nelson Hoyle

Keywords

Danish authors, children's literature, Danish immigrant

Abstract

On the children's book scene in the United States, Hans Christian Andersen is the dominant figure among Danish authors. More than 800 translated editions of his books exist in the English language. The perennial strength of H.C. Andersen should not, however, draw attention from the notable contributions of Danish immigrants in the United States. Thirteen Danish immigrant authors and illustrators have contributed to mainstream American children's literature in the genres of picture book, historical fiction, and non-fiction from 1867 to the present. Excluded for consideration are translations from Danish, the religious press, the immigrant press, and periodical literature. Trade houses published these English language books which circulated in libraries throughout the country.

Recommended Citation

Hoyle, Karen Nelson (1983) "Danish Immigrant Contributions to Mainstream American Children's Literature, 1867-1983: An Overview," The Bridge: Vol. 6: No. 2, Article 6.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/thebridge/vol6/iss2/6