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    Grosset & Dunlap’s “Who Was?” Series | Women’s History Book Spotlight

    Bianca SchulzeBy Bianca Schulze1 Min Read Ages 4-8 Ages 9-12 Chapter Books Cultural Wisdom
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    The Children’s Book Review | March 21, 2014

    Who-Was-Amelia_Earhart_LegacyImageAbout the Who Was? Series

    Grosset & Dunlap’s Who Was? series is the leading biography series for young readers, with over 50 titles featuring famous thinkers, politicians, and history-makers published to date. The eclectic collection includes everyone from Frida Kahlo to Jane Goodall to Dolly Parton. With their quirky cover art, interior illustrations, and novel-like prose, the Who Was…? books make learning about important figures exciting and accessible for middle-grade readers, both in the classroom and at home. The success of the series has inspired two spin-offs, What Was…?, which describes important historical events and landmarks, and Quien Fue…?, for Spanish language readers.

    Website: www.whowasbookseries.com

    Discover more books like Grosset & Dunlap’s Who Was? series on The Children’s Book Review by checking out our articles tagged with Biographies, Frida Kahlo, Helen Keller, Jane Goodall, and Women’s History.

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    Abigail Adams Amelia Earhart Anne Frank Biographies Clara Barton Dolly Parton Eleanor Roosevelt Frida Kahlo Harriet Tubman Helen Keller Jane Goodall Kids Series Laura Ingalls Wilder Maria Tallchief Michelle Obama Queen Elizabeth Rosa Parks Sacagawea Sally Ride Series Books Who Was …? Women's History
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    Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

    3 Comments

    1. Bianca Schulze on April 23, 2014 12:32 pm

      Congratulations to these 3 winners who will each receive their selection from the Who Was …? series:

      Deanna A. will receive Who Was Laura Ingalls Wilder?

      Rebecca S. will receive Who Was Helen Keller?

      Kelly T. will receive Who Was Amelia Earhart?

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    2. bonnie paull on February 5, 2018 9:35 am

      I have written a book on a famous, living musician that would
      fit beautifully into this “Who Is” series. I am a professor emeritus in
      English and a professional writer. Penguin Random House is
      not accepting submissions. How do I get an audience with your
      company?

      Bonnie E. Paull

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      • Bianca Schulze on February 5, 2018 10:55 am

        Hi Bonnie—

        You can connect with us through the contact page here: https://www.thechildrensbookreview.com/contact-us

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