Many myths persist in US history, but never fear, author Christy Mihaly is here with a super new book for this year’s 250th anniversary! I can attest, it’s a fascinating read chock full of info delivered with great voice and engaging graphics to capture any reader. GIVEAWAY! Leave a comment below for a chance to … More #AmericanRevolution250: “Exploring What Really Happened” by Christy Mihaly
Have you ever stood in a historical spot and let yourself imagine the people and happenings there? There is truly something special about being in a place “where it happened.” In this post, author Jennifer Robin Barr takes us to three lesser known historical sites in Philadelphia that have a role in her newest book … More #AmericanRevolution250: “Spotlight Philadelphia” by Jennifer Robin Barr
Like me, author Gretchen Woelfle enjoys digging into untold stories from the revolutionary era. Here she shares some of the people whose stories have the power to widen our understanding of the American Revolution. SPECIAL GIVEAWAY FOR EDUCATORS! Leave a comment below to get into the drawing for a copy of ANSWERING THE CRY FOR … More #AmericanRevolution250: “Chasing Liberty in Michigan” by Gretchen Woelfle
A great way to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States is to encourage children to ask big questions about the founding—especially the WHYs! Every time I dive into researching a topic in this fascinating era, the WHYs open the way to deeper understanding and connection. In this post, author Roxanne Troup shares a … More #AmericanRevolution250 + Especially for Educators: “The Big Why” by Roxanne Troup
When we widen the scope past the usual events and people featured in textbooks and traditional stories of the American Revolution, we see diverse contributions to liberty across society that allow us to understand a reality that makes history relatable and meaningful. In this post, true to the words of Abigail Adams, author Barb Rosenstock … More #AmericanRevolution250: “Remember the (REVOLUTIONARY) Ladies!” by Barb Rosenstock
Story not only has the power to connect us as people, but also the past to the present. REVOLUTIONARY PRUDENCE WRIGHT was one of those stories that widened the scope for me as I researched and wrote…and discovered “the rest of us” in the shadows of history. GIVEAWAY! Leave a comment below for a chance … More #AmericanRevolution250: “Story—a Bridge from Past to Present” by Beth Anderson
We’ve got another revolutionary true story for you! Another example of how children’s books widen understanding, engage all ages, and invite us to consider the range of people who contributed to the American Revolutions and the challenges they faced. GIVEAWAY! For a chance to win a copy of GEORGE WASHINGTON’S ENGINEER: HOW RUFUS PUTNAM WON … More #AmericanRevolution250: “How George Washington’s Engineer Won a Battle Without Firing a Shot” by Darcy Pattison
Like a liberty bell, the relevance of history rings loud and clear in this timely post from author Selene Castrovilla. I absolutely love GEORGE WASHINGTON’S SPECTACULAR SPECTACLES and the deeper understanding it brings to the Revolutionary War on a personal level. GIVEAWAY! Q&A VIRTUAL VISIT with Selene! Leave a comment below for a chance to … More #AmericanRevolution250: “Revolutionary Virtue: How George Washington’s Weakness Saved a Nation” by Selene Castrovilla
Welcome to 2026! I’m kicking off the #AmericanRevolution250 blog series with a cover reveal—your first peek at THE PATRIOTS AND THE POX: GEORGE WASHINGTON’S BATTLE TO SAVE THE CONTINENTAL ARMY, illustrated by Ashley Yazdani, who came up with creative ways to depict disease, contagion, and immunity! Releasing September 29, 2026, it’s up online now! While … More #AmericanRevolution250: Cover Reveal—The Patriots and the Pox by Beth Anderson
For all you educators, librarians, history lovers, and those who have been led to believe that history is boring… Over the next year and a half, I’ll be celebrating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with a special series of blog posts from children’s authors and illustrators with books on the period surrounding the … More Coming soon! #AmericanRevolution250
Beth Anderson, Children's Writer 