Ordinary Extraordinary Jane Austen, by Deborah Hopkinson | Book Review
This is a well-composed volume which is sure to bring pleasure to readers both young and old.
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4 African American Biography Books For Kids
Biographies of African Americans are important to the overall education of young readers, reminding them of the historical challenges that were faced by ordinary people.
Vincent Can’t Sleep: Van Gogh Paints the Night Sky | Book Review
Vincent Can’t Sleep: Van Gogh Paints the Night Sky tells the story of his life from the point of view of the artist’s restless quest for vision and creation, culminating with the satisfaction of finally completing The Night Sky.
Inside the Studio with David Litchfield, Illustrator of When Paul Met Artie: The Story of Simon & Garfunkel
David Litchfield is the creator of the award-winning The Bear and the Piano and the illustrator of several other books for young readers, including When Paul Met Artie: The Story of Simon & Garfunkel.
Before She Was Harriet, by Lesa Cline-Ransome | Book Review
Celebrating the length, diversity and strength of this extraordinary woman’s life, Before She Was Harriet urges readers to remember her humanity as well as her fame.
Six Dots: A Story of Young Louis Braille, by Jen Bryant | Book Review
Six Dots is not only a story about braille – it is also a story about reading, and about the power of education and the support and love of family.
Ballerina Dreams: From Orphan to Dancer, by Michaela DePrince and Elaine DePrince | Book Review
Ballerina Dreams: From Orphan to Dancer is essential reading for any children who doubt themselves and their goals.
Some Writer!: The Story of E. B. White, by Melissa Sweet | Book Spotlight
This authorized tribute is the first fully illustrated biography of E. B. White and includes an afterword by Martha White, E. B. White’s granddaughter.
My Writing and Reading Life: Laurie Wallmark
Laurie Wallmark writes exclusively for children. The picture book biography, Ada Byron Lovelace and the Thinking Machine (Creston Books, October 2015), is Laurie’s first book.
The Sky Painter: Louis Fuertes, Bird Artist, by Margarita Engle | Book Giveaway
Enter to win a copy of The Sky Painter, by Margarita Engle and illustrated by Aliona Bereghici. Giveaway begins April 28, 2015, at 12:01 A.M. PST and ends May 27, 2015, at 11:59 P.M. PST.