The Ezra Jack Keats Foundation (EJK Foundation), in partnership with the de Grummond Children’s Literature Collection at The University...

By: Samantha McCain Alexander, APR Stace Mercier, Karlie Herndon. Margaret McMullan, and Dr. Joe Paul pose with a portrait of Dr. Lena de...

Ellen Ruffin has been granted the title of Curator Emerita of the de Grummond Children's Literature Collection, an outstanding...

On Wednesday, August 28, fans of John Green can enjoy a John Green Movie Night, showcasing The Fault in Our Stars. The movie screening...

If you aren't able to attend the 2024 EJK Award Ceremony, ou can still attend virtually! The speeches are filled with emotion...

The Ezra Jack Keats Foundation (EJK Foundation), in partnership with the de Grummond Children’s Literature Collection at the University...

A Joyful Christmastime with Tasha Tudor Friday, December 8 at 2 p.m. McCain Library and Archives Woods Room Tasha Tudor scholar, Jeanette...

University Libraries at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Karlie Herndon as the...

By: Dawn Smith, David Tisdale In keeping with the tradition of The University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) de Grummond Children’s...

The de Grummond Children's Literature Collection is proud to invite you to view our two new exhibits, open to the public by appointment...

Gold and silver seals with Ezra Jack Keats Award and Ezra Jack Keats Honor next to the de Grummond logo of a cat following a girl walking.

Banner of photographs of EJK committee members.

Photo of Richard Peck

The de Grummond Children’s Literature Collection at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) will host an exhibit and reception for...

Special Collections at Southern Miss is featuring a new exhibit highlighting collections that focus on children’s literature and war....

Photograph of Dr. John Eye, Eric Schonblom, Ellen Ruffin, and Lorraine Stuart. Ellen is holding a check from Eric Schonblom.

The Ezra Jack Keats Foundation (EJK Foundation), in partnership with the de Grummond Children’s Literature Collection at the University...

The beloved children’s book character Curious George turned 80-years-old this month, and the de Grummond Children’s Literature Collection...

Join us at the 2021 Mississippi Book Festival on August 21! Click here for details on this year's event. The Mississippi Book Festival, a...

By: Margaret Ann Macloud More than 60 years after library science professor Dr. Lena de Grummond began writing letters to authors and...