ReFoReMo Day 9: Pat Miller Interviews Historical Figures

3/10/2015

by Pat Miller

I’m writing about a famous historical figure and his unsung female cousin. These titles revealed: What parts of their separate lives were told? How did they come together? What resulted from their “togetherness”?

Benny Goodman & Teddy Wilson: Taking the Stage as the First Black-and-White Jazz Band in History by Lesa Cline-Ransome, Illustrated by James E. Ransome

George vs. George: The American Revolution as Seen from Both Sides by Rosalyn Schanzer

Those Rebels John & Tom by Barbara Kerley, Illustrated by Edwin Fotheringham

Thomas Jefferson Builds a Library exemplified use of sidebars.

Thomas Jefferson Builds a Library by Barb Rosenstock, Illustrated by John O'Brien

The heroine of Uncommon Traveler was similar to my book’s cousin, and pinpointed what to include (and leave out).

Uncommon Traveler: Mary Kingsley in Africa by Don Brown

Lucky Pat Miller was a school librarian and teacher (so many books!) Her books include a biography: The Hole Story of the Doughnut (Spring 2016, HMH). Pat is also the organizer of NF 4 NF Children’s Nonfiction Writer’s Conference.

142 Comments

Kaye Baillie

3/8/2015 07:58:37 pm

Pat, I love finding out new historical titles. These look great.

Pat Miller

3/9/2015 02:59:07 am

You may find they become addictive!

Maria Laso

3/8/2015 08:12:05 pm

Thank you!

Rebecca Colby

3/8/2015 08:35:33 pm

I'd only heard of one of these books. Looking forward to checking out the rest. Thanks for the heads up on books about historical figures!

Pat Miller

3/9/2015 03:00:17 am

The biography section is one of my favorite parts of the library. Good luck on your search.

Yvonne Mes link

3/8/2015 08:58:05 pm

Thanks for these mentor texts Pat, I have quite a few go-to historical figure PBs as well, but these were unknown to me (well, that does make sense as we are on opposite sides of the world with different historical figures of significance. One of my favourites is On a Beam of Light on Albert Einstein.

Pat Miller

3/9/2015 03:06:14 am

Another good one about Einstein is ODD BOY OUT by Don Brown. It's from the perspective of his childhood.

Elaine Hillson

3/8/2015 10:10:27 pm

Thanks for sharing these.

Julie Burchstead

3/8/2015 11:05:07 pm

OOOh, some new ones here I haven't seen. This is such a rich genre these days. Had more lovely and fun biographies and NF texts been around like this, I might have been a wider reader as a young person. Thanks for the new ideas.

Pat Miller

3/9/2015 03:01:34 am

Julie, I totally agree! When I was a school librarian, I had a student who only read biographies when given a choice. She told me, "Your biography section is where you keep all the good books."

Linda Schueler link

3/8/2015 11:38:33 pm

I love "Uncommon Traveler". I can't wait to read your book!

Pat Miller

3/9/2015 03:07:07 am

Mary Kingsley was a quiet force of nature!

Angela Hawkins link

3/8/2015 11:51:30 pm

Never heard of these. Thanks so much for the great titles! Can't wait to read The Hole Story of the Doughnut Pat!

Pat Miller

3/9/2015 03:03:05 am

Thanks, Angela! My illustrator, Vincent Kirsch, is doing an amazing job on the illustrations. Lucky me, I've seen his dummy!

Denise Engle

3/8/2015 11:53:58 pm

Pat, thanks for the new mentor texts and the concept of "interviewing historical figures"! Looking forward to NF4NF!

Pat Miller

3/9/2015 03:09:38 am

I'd love to have you join us at NF 4 NF! Yesterday I bought all the parts to construct a literary game I've invented for our Game Night. And there will be prizes! Not to mention our amazing faculty. :-)

Denise Engle

3/18/2015 04:13:01 am

Can't wait to see the literary game for Game Night! Looking forward to the conference! See you there!

Susanna Leonard Hill link

3/9/2015 12:01:35 am

Thanks for sharing exactly what you found helpful in these books and how you used them, Pat!

Pat Miller

3/9/2015 03:10:54 am

I got so much from your post last week, Susanna. Very helpful!

Manju Howard link

3/9/2015 12:42:04 am

Uncommon Traveler: Mary Kingsley in Africa looks like a perfect book for me. Thanks for sharing!

Pat Miller

3/9/2015 03:12:25 am

I hope you can get hold of a copy, Manju. It's an excellent book and, if you are writing about a quiet unknown woman like I am, it's an excellent mentor text.

Deborah Allmand

3/9/2015 12:42:15 am

WOW, what a great list. Each of these books offer a great storyline but also ways to get the information in a creative way. I also found the websites of the individual writers to be as unique as their published books. Long lists of good nonfiction and historical fiction to read. Thanks Pat for the great post.

Pat Miller

3/9/2015 03:15:50 am

Great suggestion, Deborah, to check out the author's web sites. It's especially helpful when she/he tells the genesis of their books. Go here, http://www.melissa-stewart.com/timeline/10yr_timeline.html to see Melissa Stewart's fascinating timeline for writing NO MONKEYS, NO CHOCOLATE. And she will be speaking at our NF 4 NF conference!

Chana Stiefel link

3/9/2015 12:45:49 am

Excellent suggestions! Thanks! Recently, I came across a passage about Thomas Jefferson and his library (and the fantastic idea that leaders are readers). I thought it would make a terrific picture book. Of course it took a one second search to find Barb Rosenstock's brilliant Thomas Jefferson Builds a Library, with the awesome illustrations and sidebars. A must read!

http://www.melissa-stewart.com/timeline/10yr_timeline.html

3/9/2015 03:18:49 am

So true, Chana! Two weeks ago I had the privilege of visiting the Library of Congress, even getting to enter the reading room with my freshly minted LOC library card. As I write this, I'm drinking tea from my souvenir mug that has in his handwriting, "Thomas Jefferson's Library". I'm thrilled that copies of my books now reside in his library!

Val McCammon

3/9/2015 12:48:38 am

I'm looking forward to reading these -- love the way nonfiction brings historical figures to life and the partners aspect sounds great. Thanks, Pat

Pat Miller

3/9/2015 03:20:43 am

I hope you enjoy them. I think of biographies as potato chip books--I can't read just one!

Caroline Twomey link

3/9/2015 12:49:12 am

This is an area I would love to start writing in-historical nonfiction! Thanks for these titles-I'm looking forward to reading them! ")

Pat Miller

3/9/2015 03:22:27 am

Best wishes to you Caroline--you will have a wealth of mentor texts. Plus, you might look into NF 4 NF. There aren't many conferences devoted to nonfiction writing for children, and this is a very good one!

Laura Lee Malesh

3/9/2015 12:50:07 am

I am not typically drawn to non-fiction, but this list looks interesting. Heading back to the library. Thank you!

Pat Miller

3/9/2015 03:29:48 am

Today's nonfiction reads every bit as well as fiction. I'm bringing a library of 200 recent NF titles to my conference. Who can resist a book called DISGUSTING HAGFISH (Meish Goldish), FARMER GEORGE PLANTS A NATION (Peggy Thomas), or INVENTIONS THAT COULD HAVE CHANGED THE WORLD...BUT DIDN'T (Joe Rhatigan) or HOW THEY CROAKED: THE AWFUL ENDS OF THE AWFULLY FAMOUS (Georgia Bragg), How can you resist?!

Lisa Connors link

3/9/2015 12:52:56 am

Thanks for the example texts Pat! I'm excited to read the donut biography. FYI the nonfiction link at the end of your post doesn't work.

Carrie Charley Brown

3/9/2015 03:20:52 am

It's working now, Lisa. :)

Sue Poduska

3/9/2015 12:55:48 am

Thanks! Always looking for great nf picture books.

Jodi Mckay link

3/9/2015 12:56:17 am

Adding these to the list, thanks Pat!!

Robin Currie link

3/9/2015 01:18:05 am

I have wanted to do picture book bios on so many but never know the fiction/non fiction line. I'll study these. Thanks.

Pat Miller

3/9/2015 03:33:49 am

When I researched the subject of my HOLE STORY OF THE DOUGHNUT I spent six months at it and became an addict. Resurrecting a "nobody" from the soup of history or adding another layer to the personality of a known person is so satisfying. I kept thinking, "Wait till I tell kids about ..." The challenge was condensing 200 pages of notes and documents to less than 800 words. Mentor texts can help you find your direction BEFORE you research.

Debra Shumaker

3/9/2015 01:19:14 am

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE both Barbara Kerley and Barb Rosenstock and I have those books. But the others I don't. Can't wait to check them out!

Pat Miller

3/9/2015 03:37:34 am

And if you haven't seen them, also get Kerley's WHAT TO DO ABOUT ALICE (one of my favorite NFs), and Rosenstock's newest, BEN FRANKLIN'S BIG SPLASH.

Debra Shumaker

3/10/2015 01:53:13 pm

Yes Pat, I adore WHAT TO DO ABOUT ALICE. I think that was the first Kerley book I read and realized what fun historical books can be. And haven't stopped reading Kerley since. And one of my PBs is an unknown factoid about Ben Franklin so I have analyzed Rosenstock's latest. :-)

Ann Kelley

3/9/2015 01:25:51 am

Thanks! I'm always on the look out for how authors use sidebars. Can't wait to check these books out!

Pat Miller

3/9/2015 03:42:45 am

For another interesting way to treat sidebars, look at Doreen Rappaport's biographies like TO DARE MIGHTY THINGS: THE LIFE OF THEODORE ROOSEVELT.

Ariel Bernstein

3/9/2015 01:48:02 am

Great suggestions to read and study! Thank you!

Randi Sonenshine link

3/9/2015 01:58:47 am

Thanks so much! I am working on a pb-biography right now, and these are great mentor texts to use!

Pat Miller

3/9/2015 03:43:30 am

Hope they help. Best wishes on your biography!

Damin Dean link

3/9/2015 01:59:31 am

Great examples for particular aspects of a biographic. Anxious to see/hear what's in your wip. And can't wait for donut story!

Pat Miller

3/9/2015 03:45:21 am

I learned this week that the cover of my upcoming book features a large doughnut on the cover. And they are talking about adding glitter. GLITTER! See...nonfiction CAN be as much fun as fiction. :-)

Deirdre Englehart

3/9/2015 02:00:16 am

Pat, thanks for some new titles to check out... I love nonfiction!

Robin Currie link

3/9/2015 02:00:27 am

http://www.kristenfulton.org/

Just found some other great nonfiction books on Kristen's site.

Rita Lorraine Hubbard link

3/9/2015 02:06:10 am

Hi Pat, thanks for this list. I love reading historical pb's. Can't wait to read these!

Doreen Lepore link

3/9/2015 03:14:24 am

Thanks - love biographies!

Nicole Popel link

3/9/2015 03:16:16 am

Wow, more great PBs to read. Thanks so much, Pat!

Lindsey Tate

3/9/2015 03:16:33 am

Hi Pat, thanks for the great suggestions. Can't wait to get my teeth into them.

Laura J / Laura Jenkins link

3/9/2015 03:18:39 am

I love, love, love non-fiction picture books, especially historical. Look forward to reading "Thomas Jefferson Builds a Library" and the "Uncommon Traveler."

Pat Miller

3/9/2015 03:46:48 am

You and me both. If we could have learned our history from books like those available today, we'd be MUCH more knowledgeable and would have had a good time learning it.

Kirsti Call link

3/9/2015 03:18:59 am

These look like wonderful books! Thanks for the recommendations, Pat!

Leslie Goodman link

3/9/2015 03:24:24 am

This is wonderful. I knew of a few of these books, but now I have another reason to visit the library. Yeah!

Pat Miller

3/9/2015 03:49:14 am

Libraries--what an amazing gift to writers. Don't you love lugging home stacks of great books--for free?!

Valerie Larson-Howard

3/9/2015 03:31:31 am

Thanks for the interesting post. I love biographies, but have not heard of these. I will check them out.

Marianne Kuzujanakis

3/9/2015 03:37:52 am

Thanks, Pat! I now have a few more books to add to my reading list.

Joyce Tucker link

3/9/2015 03:38:22 am

More great mentor texts! Thanks Pat...can't wait for NF4NF Conference.

Pat Miller

3/9/2015 03:47:47 am

And I'm looking forward to your joining us again!

Rachel Hamby link

3/9/2015 03:44:22 am

I'm looking forward to checking out more NF titles than I typically read. Thanks for these recommendations.

Sue Heavenrich

3/9/2015 03:50:49 am

Great list of books - a couple I haven't read yet! Thank you for pulling them together in one place. And I like the idea of "interviewing" historical figures.

Pat Miller

3/9/2015 03:54:03 am

Just think--thanks to amazing authors who know how to research and write, the library is filled with the undead just waiting to entertain, educate, and mentor!

AJ Irving link

3/9/2015 03:52:22 am

Thank you for these great NF recommendations, Pat!

Rene` Diane Aube

3/9/2015 04:13:24 am

Thank you, Pat, for telling how you used these non-fiction books as mentor texts. Whoa! I've got so much to learn! Good for the mind :) Thanks again!

Pat Miller

3/9/2015 04:51:55 am

But what a lot of patient teachers you have in mentor texts. Don't let yourself be overwhelmed.

Lori Dubbin

3/9/2015 04:23:09 am

Oh, Pat, thank you for these titles. I'm writing a similar story about how two people came together and what resulted from their togetherness. The timing of your post is like finding a buried treasure. Thank you!

Pat Miller

3/9/2015 04:52:39 am

I love those serendipitous moments. And the more you read, the more those moments will find you.

B.J. Lee link

3/9/2015 04:37:24 am

Hi Pat! I'm just starting to get interested in children's pb nf. Great titles! Thank you!

Erin Nowak link

3/9/2015 04:39:57 am

Since I started researching picture books, I've been surprised at how drawn I am to non-fiction. As an illustrator first, I felt compelled to include at least one nonfiction piece in my portfolio. I can see where my style could really work for a certain type of non-fiction book, and can see where illustration, as opposed to photos (should they even exist from the time period being written about) can be an excellent match for historical non-fiction. Thanks for this post!

Pat Miller

3/9/2015 04:56:39 am

I've noticed that illustrations are being chosen even for books where photos are readily available. Two books come to mind: JACK'S PATH OF COURAGE by Doreen Rappaport and THE BROTHERS KENNEDY by Kathleen Krull. Writers are 8xs more likely to be published in the NF market--I can only imagine that the opportunities are even greater for NF illustrators.

Gabrielle Snyder

3/9/2015 04:50:21 am

Oooh, I haven't read any of these yet. Uncommon Traveler looks especially appealing. I'll check these out. Thanks, Pat!

Kathy Halsey

3/9/2015 05:09:50 am

Pat, I knew of most of these, but a few were new to me. Also, lots of great suggestions in the comments. And you responded to all folks. You are the best. Next year your conference is on my schedule. Ready for that donut story, too.

Pat Miller

3/9/2015 05:41:43 am

It's Spring Break here--there, too? Great time to hunker down and read!

Sandy Powell

3/9/2015 05:14:32 am

I am a fiction picture book writer. I LOVE writing funny fiction stories, but sometimes I wish I could get into writing non-fiction because non-fiction picture books are very popular with kids and teachers. But my stories fall flat when I try so I lose interest. Maybe someday I will get better if I practice.
Thanks for the post, and good luck with your story.

Pat Miller

3/9/2015 05:51:20 am

Two suggestions: Balance your fiction reading with some nonfiction--it will work its way into your writer's subconscious. Second, you might be interested in my post on Five Reasons Fiction Writers Should Write NF: http://writeforkids.org/2014/07/five-reasons-fiction-writers-should-write-nonfiction/

Sandy Powell

3/13/2015 07:42:28 am

Pat,
You may not come back to read this, but I wanted to thank you for the link. The article was great. I have saved it, and will refer back to it. Thanks again.

Sherri Riverx link

3/9/2015 05:25:44 am

Great post. Now, I have some new books to check out. Do we ever get caught up on our kid lit reading?

Pat Miller

3/9/2015 05:51:57 am

Blissfully, the answer is no, we are never caught up. :-)

Janie Reinart

3/9/2015 05:35:13 am

HI Pat,
Love the book about Benny and Teddy. Looking forward to checking out the other titles. You always have fabulous recommendations. Thank you.

Pat Miller

3/9/2015 05:54:13 am

Janie, I'll have a LOT more recs and books when you return to the NF 4 NF Conference. John asked yesterday, "You bought ANOTHER book for the conference?!"

Stephanie Geckle link

3/9/2015 05:54:51 am

Thank you for this book list! I love historical picture books and look forward to checking these out :)

Sydney O'Neill

3/9/2015 06:15:34 am

I look forward to reading these mentor texts. Thank you!

Laura Renauld

3/9/2015 07:23:48 am

Thank you for sharing your insights!

Juliann (Juli) Caveny link

3/9/2015 07:24:47 am

Now this is MY favorite type of picture books. Recently read Abe Lincoln Crosses a Creek by Deborah Hopkinson. Very different and wonderful in its unique "breaking the 4th wall "...

maria gianferrari link

3/9/2015 07:39:12 am

Thanks for the recommendations, Pat! I love pretty much everything by Barbara Kerley (especially A Home for Emerson). And George vs. George is amazing--such a fun angle, and chock full of interesting historical details.I like her books on Franklin, Lewis & Clark and John Smith too. I'll check out the Jefferson one, but I also really like Maira Kalman's Thomas Jefferson: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Everything.

Pat Miller

3/9/2015 08:12:38 am

You've got it--the nonfiction bug! I'll have to check out her book on John Smith--I missed that one. Thanks for the suggestion.

Pat Miller

3/9/2015 07:39:50 am

Good point. I also like ABE LINCOLN: HIS WIT AND WISDOM FROM A TO Z by Alan Schroeder. It's another way to look Abe's words.

Therese Nagi

3/9/2015 08:23:33 am

Pat you offered us abroad spectrum of picture. I can't wait to check out Less Ransome's look about the co-creators of swing music!

Pat Miller

3/9/2015 09:14:45 am

Books about musicians are popular. Alicia Potter helps the reader almost hear the music by her clever choice of words and onomatpoeias in the remarkable JUBILEE! ONE MAN'S BIG, BOLD, AND VERRY, VERY LOUD CELEBRATION OF PEACE.

Heather Pierce Stigall

3/9/2015 08:27:14 am

Thanks for the mentor texts. I'm not as familiar with non-fiction PBs, so this will be a little out-of-the-box for me. Thanks for the challenge!

Pat Miller

3/9/2015 09:15:41 am

I hope you often get out of the box to mix some NF with your usual fare of F. It's good for your creative brain!

JEN Garrett link

3/9/2015 08:54:09 am

This post brings to mind President Taft Is Stuck in the Bath by Mac Barnett and Chris Van Dusen. Also, Noah Webster and His Words by Jeri Chase Ferris and Vincent X. Kirsch

But now that I have new nonfiction book idea, I'll have to add the books from your post!

Pat Miller

3/9/2015 09:17:13 am

PLUS! The wonderful Vincent X Kirsch is illustrating my HOLE STORY OF THE DOUGHNUT as well!

Maria Marshall

3/9/2015 08:58:01 am

Wonderful. So many biographies I have not yet read. Thank you so much. Great mentor texts.

Alice Fulgione

3/9/2015 09:35:26 am

Great biography selections! Thanks for the post!

Suzy Leopold

3/9/2015 10:12:49 am

Mentor texts that reveal great stuff and support our WIPs are the best. Thank you, Pat for the recommendations.

Pat Miller

3/9/2015 02:31:50 pm

I agree, Suzy. It's so helpful to have so much support. The county's largest library is only 4 blocks from my house. My car can drive there by itself!

Kristi Veitenheimer link

3/9/2015 10:32:23 am

More titles to add to my growing collection! Thanks!

Renee Kirchner

3/9/2015 11:33:34 am

I can't wait to read Thomas Jefferson Builds a Library! Thanks for all of the great suggestions.

shirley johnson

3/9/2015 11:37:06 am

Great list! Looking forward to reading these. Thanks for sharing.

Joanne Sher link

3/9/2015 12:17:21 pm

Okay - George vs George has TOTALLY piqued my curiosity. Great post, Pat - thanks a TON!

Pat Miller

3/9/2015 02:33:10 pm

Great cover, right? Fascinating book that does an even-handed job of showing King George's viewpoint.

Lori Mozdziierz

3/9/2015 02:00:01 pm

Pat, appreciate the book list!

sharon giltrow

3/9/2015 02:14:52 pm

thanks for the list of historical PB now I need to find some Australian historical figures to write about it might be a new market :-)

Pat Miller

3/9/2015 02:35:14 pm

Brilliant idea! Women and men of achievement have basic qualities and similar hurdles no matter which side of the equator they're on. That makes your biography universal. Now it's up to you to make it interesting and appealing. And that's where mentor texts come in. :-)

Katie McEnaney link

3/9/2015 02:34:54 pm

Great collection! I love Rosalyn Schanzer's historical books.

Jarm Del Boccio link

3/9/2015 02:47:28 pm

Ooooh. The Uncommon Traveler sounds fascinating. Can't wait to read it. Thanks for your suggestions, Pat!

Kathleen Cornell Berman

3/9/2015 02:56:19 pm

Thanks for all the great titles. Looking forward to reading your book about doughnuts! I love the title.

Pat Miller

3/9/2015 03:48:34 pm

Thanks, Kathleen! A little humor goes a long way for cover appeal. And Vincent's book jacket is VERY appealing--even mouth-watering!

Sandy Perlic

3/9/2015 04:08:02 pm

So many wonderful NF titles out there nowadays! I'll have to check out the ones you mention.

Vivian Kirkfield link

3/9/2015 04:37:03 pm

Pat...I loved non-fiction as a kid...but rediscovered it with Kristen Fulton's Non-Fiction Archaeology course...and now I am totally hooked! I wish I could come to your NF4NF...but I will be at the WOW retreat in GA. :) :)
Thanks so much for this peek inside some of the non fictions that examine the lives of more than one famous person...I'm working on 2 like that right now. ;) Great post, Pat!

Romelle Broas link

3/9/2015 05:19:54 pm

Adding these books to my reading list!

Zainab

3/9/2015 06:34:03 pm

I can't wait to read some non-fiction. Thanks for the book recommendations!

Myrna Foster link

3/9/2015 07:04:39 pm

Thank you for the recommendations! They look wonderful, and I haven't read any of them.

janet smart link

3/10/2015 12:41:09 am

I love historical fiction! Will check these (and more) out.

Cassie Bentley

3/10/2015 05:03:31 am

I can't wait to read the recommended books, especially the one about the two Georges. I've wondered about Britain's view of your revolution against them. It's nice to see a balanced view of history. It makes more sense to me when it is.

Keila Dawson link

3/10/2015 05:17:28 am

As a family historian and budding genealogist, I adore biographies. Thanks for new titles I must read Pat.

Ashley Bankhead

3/10/2015 06:37:27 am

I have not read these picture books. Thanks for sharing.

Joanne Roberts link

3/10/2015 07:24:00 am

Thanks, I have a book in my idea file that deals with one famous and one obscure person. I'll check the ones above that I haven't read yet. Maybe I'll find the right mentor text for that idea.

Darshana

3/10/2015 07:54:47 am

Thanks Pat!

Ann Magee

3/10/2015 08:14:48 am

A few unfamiliar titles here. Looking forward to reading them and the 200+ at your conference in September :)

sally suehler

3/10/2015 08:27:20 am

Thanks for giving me a quick kick in the aardvark. I have a 2 nf manuscripts I have been neglecting. These books look like so much fun and right up my alley. Now back to work! ;-)

Kathy Mazurowski

3/10/2015 10:36:13 am

When I taught 5th grade, I bought George vs. George for the topic. Now I wish I took it with me (I retired) to look at the structure! I will go to the library:)

Lane Arnold link

3/10/2015 11:07:54 am

More to explore...thanks for marking things on the reading map for me to hunt for at my library.

Doris Stone

3/10/2015 11:29:23 am

Fantastic suggestions! Thank you, Pat!

Juliana Lee link

3/10/2015 03:30:32 pm

Thank you Pat. Maybe someday I'll venture into the non-fiction realm. Nice to know this is a good starting point.

Jilanne Hoffmann

3/10/2015 06:02:25 pm

Love that several of these focus on pairs. I'm writing a bio on an artist couple, and these look like they could be potential mentor texts. I'm also looking at "The Worst of Friends" and "When Stravinsky Met Nijinsky" for inspiration.

Kathy Phillips

3/10/2015 10:48:35 pm

Thank you Pat for the book suggestions.
I have a NF book idea, but really need to study them more.
I think I have seen these books at the schools library...so I will be able to get my hands on them :)

Jeanette Bradley

3/11/2015 02:12:09 pm

Can I just say that I can't wait to read The Hole Story of the Donut? Besides being a great title, I just can't wait to read the story! Thank you for this awesome list of NF books!

karen nordseth roos

3/11/2015 05:10:36 pm

as a homeschooler, i adore historical picture books. i can't wait to get my hands on george vs. george, as i am getting ready to study this era with my daughter. thank you for such a helpful post!

Mary Worley

3/12/2015 02:59:33 am

I'm going to spend more time in the biography section this weekend. Thanks!

Gina Silvester

3/12/2015 04:39:25 am

not easy to bring history/non-fiction to life but these are great examples

Carrie Finison

3/12/2015 05:13:59 am

Bookmarked! I really need to get reading more nonfiction and fleshing out some of my NF ideas. Pat, how did you come across these books? It must have taken some time...

Teresa MI Schaefer link

3/15/2015 02:59:52 pm

One of my critique partners is doing lots of nonfiction mss. I hope it's ok to pass this info along to her.

Beth Gallagher

3/18/2015 02:26:41 am

Wonderful! Thank you for the inspiration!

Lauri Meyers link

3/27/2015 02:21:42 pm

I appreciate how focused you got your mentor texts - biographies, historical, heavy relationship element.

Anita Banks

3/31/2015 04:30:20 am

Thank you!

Heidi Yates

3/31/2015 05:16:06 am

Thank you for the wonderful historical book recommendations. The Uncommon Traveler looks especially intriguing.

Amie Valore-Caplan

3/31/2015 06:57:37 am

What a great selection of books! Thank you so much. I particularly enjoyed reading George vs. George along with Those Rebels, John and Tom because the approaches to the same historical events are presented very differently.

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