The National Toy Hall of Fame

As a matter of fact, yes, there is such a thing as the National Toy Hall of Fame. In answer to the question "why?" I quote the following inspiring and informed observation: "Toys are among the most important human artifacts. They are learning tools. By guiding play, they foster imagination, creativity, and critical thinking. They socialize us and teach fairness. They reveal what we believed and valued, encouraged and endorsed, dismissed and feared. They remind us of who we were, who we are, and who we hope to become. They help us imagine what’s next."

A project of the Strong Museum for children, The National Toy Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for more fame-worthy toys. Among the left-out, nomination-worthy: playing cards, tops, dice, chinese jumprope, the Spaldeen.... Clearly, there's much to be done. This is a project that can lead to much fun, and some well-deserved recognition. I say: write on!