The Julian L. Lapides Lecture is a talk about pre-1900 children's literature in America, endowed by a gift from Linda Lapides in honor of her husband, Julian L. "Jack" Lapides (1931‒2021). A lawyer and historic preservationist in Baltimore, Maryland, Jack served on the AAS Council for two decades, serving as Chair from 2003-2008. He and Linda were eminent collectors of children's literature.
| Year | Leaders / Presenters | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Justin Galland Schiller | "Seventy Years a Bibliophile": Inaugural Julian L. Lapides Lecture with Justin G. Schiller |