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James Hosmer Penniman
1860–1931
An educator, writer, and book lover of the early 20th century, he wrote practical, inviting guides about reading and literature while also building lasting collections for major universities.
2 Audiobooks
Children and their books
by James Hosmer Penniman
Books and how to make the most of them
by James Hosmer Penniman
About the author
James Hosmer Penniman (1860–1931) was an American educator, author, and literary collector. Archival records describe him as a teacher, educator, and collector of literary and historical materials, and his surviving works show a strong interest in reading, books, and education.
He is known today for books such as Books and How to Make the Most of Them and Children and Their Books, which reflect his effort to make reading feel useful, enriching, and approachable. His papers at Yale also point to a wide interest in education and American history.
Penniman was also a notable donor to academic libraries. Records connected with Yale describe his gifts to the Penniman Memorial Library of Education, part of a broader commitment to supporting education and research. I couldn’t confirm a reliable portrait image from the sources I found, so no profile image is included here.