African Americans – Beth Anderson, Children's Writer

#AmericanRevolution250: “Chasing Liberty in Michigan” by Gretchen Woelfle

May 8, 2026

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

Carter Reads the Newspaper

October 10, 2020

It’s been a while since I shared a favorite picture book for Perfect Picture Book Friday due to all the fantastic new books coming out with creators willing to share part of their process on the blog. And so many terrific giveaways! Which reminds me… The winner of LOUIS from illustrator Julie Rowan Zoch is…Tina … More Carter Reads the Newspaper

What Do You Do with a Voice Like That?

January 11, 2019

Barbara Jordan always impressed me as a phenomenal woman. She inspired reverence and awe and spoke to something deep inside. Such dignity and resolution. There are hardly words for her. But Chris Barton found the words, and Ekua Holmes has created such magnificent and complex illustrations. This is a picture book is big and bold … More What Do You Do with a Voice Like That?

Before She Was Harriet

December 8, 2017

Today’s Perfect Picture Book Friday selection is a beautiful story of Harriet Tubman. You’ve probably heard of her in connection with the Underground Railroad. But did you know she played numerous roles in history? Title: Before She Was Harriet Written by: Lesa Cline-Ransome Illustrated by: James E. Ransome Holiday House, 2017, biography Suitable for ages: 4-7 Themes/topics: … More Before She Was Harriet

Beth Anderson, Children's Writer

Reader, Writer, Miner of Moments

Tag: African Americans

#AmericanRevolution250: “Chasing Liberty in Michigan” by Gretchen Woelfle

Carter Reads the Newspaper

Before She Was Harriet