Archives Exhibit Explores World War II in Children's Books

Emporia, KS (11/06/2024) — From Nov. 8 through 15, ESU Special Collections and Archives hosts the All Veterans Tribute Week exhibit "The Children's War: Images of World War II in Children's Books."

This exhibit showcases original illustrations from children's books written in the 1940s and '50s and explores how World War II is depicted in these stories, considering topics such as postwar rebuilding in Axis nations and the experiences of European refugees in the United States.

The Children's War will be on view in the front windows of William Allen White Library on the Emporia State University campus.

About Emporia State University

Emporia State University offers a range of academic programs through its institute and seven schools: Applied Health Sciences, Business & Technology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary Studies, Library and Information Management & Library and Archives, Science & Mathematics and Visual and Performing Arts, along with The Teachers College.

As the sole public university in Kansas to be recognized as a College of Distinction for eight consecutive years, ESU stands out for its innovative education practices. It ensures accessible education by offering in-state tuition rates to full-time undergraduate students from all lower-48 United States. Additionally, full-time undergraduates benefit from flat-rate tuition - students enrolled in 12 or more credit hours with at least one credit hour on campus pay a flat rate.

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