June 4 is National Cheese Day, so let’s take a moment to honor the cheddar, the brie, the gouda, the goat, the grilled, and the smoked. Whether you're into classic American slices or artisanal wedges, today is for the cheese lovers!

In Special Collections, we’re celebrating by sharing Some Cheese for Charles by Helen E. Buckley (1918-2001), a preschool and elementary school teacher. It was illustrated by Evaline Ness (1911-1986), a commercial artist, illustrator, and author of children's books. The book was published in New York by Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Co. in 1963.

Here’s a little cheesy knowledge for you:

Wisconsin produces more than 3 billion pounds of cheese a year. The oldest known cheese dates back 3,600 years (found in a Chinese tomb!) There’s an entire field of study called fromology — the science of cheese. 

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