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Like a Diamond in the Sky: Jane Taylor's Beloved Poem of Wonder and the Stars
Elizabeth Brown
Illustrator: Becca Stadtlander
Ages: 6+
Published: 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's Books/Bloomsbury
ISBN: 978-1-5476-0427-2
Keywords: Authors, English—19th century, gender expectaions, stereotypes
Struggling in the shadow of male writers, Taylor persevered, becoming one of England's most famous children's poets. Realistic artwork captures the Romantic era setting. Rich back matter.