When the Lois Lenski Collection was donated to Florida State University Libraries, it was displayed in Strozier Library's exhibition room. Dated March 1966, this photo was taken during this first showing on FSU's campus of Lenski's work.
In this typed letter, a young girl from New Jersey expresses how much she liked the book Strawberry Girl and wishes she had an autograph copy. This is one of many fan letters Lenski received from children.
In this handwritten letter, a young girl from Brooklyn, NY tells Lenski how much she enjoyed Strawberry Girl and Puritan Adventure. This is one of many fan letters Lenski received from children.
"Dear Miss Lenski,
I think your books that I have…
In this handwritten letter, a little boy tells Lois Lenski about his drawings inspired by Strawberry Girl. This is one of many fan letters Lenski received from children.
"Dear Miss Lenski,
When Miss Schott began to read 'Strawberry Girl' I…