The author of 100 Best Books for Children and 500 Great Books for Teens, Anita Silvey has devoted 35 years to promoting books that inspire children to become lifelong readers. She published her own nonfiction book for children about women soldiers in the Civil War. In this interview, Silvey talks about the future of the book and tells a real-life story about the creators of Curious George. Watch the interview to learn more about her and read a short biography about her life. Includes an interview transcript and a selected list of her books.