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Author Anne Bustard on her fave picture book biographies and a few collected biographies, too, birthday by birthday.
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Elinor Smith, aviator
August 17, 1911- March 19, 2010
Soar, Elinor by Tami Lewis Brown, illustrated by Francois Roca. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2010.
Pioneering aviator, Elinor Smith, took her first airplane ride at the age of six. By ten she was taking lessons and at fifteen flew her first solo. A daredevil and a record-breaker, Elinor Smith soared.
The Woman Pilot Magazine features an article with photographs about the amazing Smith.
Davy Crockett, "King of the Wild Frontier"
Aug. 17, 1786-Mar. 6, 1836
A Picture Book of Davy Crockett by
David A. Adler, illustrated by John Wallner (Holiday House, 1996)
Remember the Alamo. The life and times of Davy Crockett, real-hero and folk hero, are brought to life in this picture book biography of an American icon.
Visit
The Alamo today.
Jorge Posada, athlete
Aug. 17, 1971-
Play Ball! by Jorge Posada with Robert Burleigh, illustrated by Raul Colon (Simon& Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books, 2006)
Dreams can come true. New York Yankees catcher Jorge Posada's perseverance and hard work are captured in this story based on his childhood in Puerto Rico. Way cool--this book is also available in Spanish.
To learn more about Jorge Posada's stats, visit Baseball-Reference.
George Littlechild, artist and author
Aug. 16, 1958-
This Land is My Land by George Littlechild (Children's Book Press, 1993)
Part autobiography, part history, Littlechild matches his words with his bold, colorful art in this book about his life and the lives of other Native American peoples. Littlechild is a member of the Plains Cree Nation.
Resources about George Littlechild can be found in the Native American Authors Project page.
Joseph "Joe" Switzer, inventor
Aug. 16, 1915-c.1973/4
The Day-Glo Brothers by Chris Barton, illustrated by Tony Persiani (Charlesbridge, 2008)
Here's a vibrant picture book bio about the brothers who invented eye-popping colors.
Take a look at this "Day-Glow" fish.
Julia Child, chef
August 15, 1912-August 13, 2004
Minette's Feast: The Delicious Story of Julia Child and Her Cat by
Susanna Reich, illustrated by Amy Bates, Abrams Books for Young Readers (2012)
Told from her cat’s perspective, the Parisian cooking exploits and adventures of Julia Child, chef extraordinaire-in-training are purrfectly described. Magnifique!
Visit
Julia Child's Kitchen at the Smithsonian for a peek into the world of this culinary expert.
Annie Oakley, sharpshooter
Aug. 13, 1860-Nov. 3, 1926
Bull's-Eye: A Photobiography of Annie Oakley by
Sue Macy (National Geographic Children's Books, 2001)
This book hits the target with its engaging text, period photos and drawings.
The online version of the PBS documentary of
Annie Oakley on American Experience offers a program transcript, timeline, values, posters from the Wild West Show and other fascinating facts.
Katharine Lee Bates, author of words to America the BeautifulAug. 12, 1859-Mar. 28, 1929
Purple Mountain Majesties: The Story of Katharine Lee Bates and "America the Beautiful" by
Barbara Younger, illustrated by
Stacey Schuett (Turtleback Books, 2002)
Where do ideas come from? In this case, from majestic scenery. Inspired by view from Pikes Peak, Katharine Lee Bates began to write a poem that would become a national treasure.
View images from
Pikes Peak Web Cam operated by the city of Colorado Springs, Colorado, for a sense of Bates' wonder.
Herbert Hoover, U. S. President
Aug. 10, 1874-Oct. 20, 1964
Lives of Presidents: Fame, Shame (and What the Neighbors Thought) by Kathleen Krull, illustrated by Kathryn Hewitt (Harcourt, 1998)
One brief paragraph in this collective biography is devoted to Herbert Hoover, millionaire and 31st president of the United States.
Check out the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum to learn more about Hoover and his legacy.
Esther Morris, pioneer
Aug. 8, 1814-Apr. 2, 1902
When Esther Morris Headed West: Women, Wyoming, and the Right to Vote by Connie Nordhielm Wooldridge, illustrated by Jacqueline Rogers (Holiday House, 2001)
Go, Esther! What one woman (and others) did to make the West a more equitable place to live.
Online information about Esther Morris can be viewed at the WOW Museum-Women of the West Museum.
Ralph Bunche, peacemaker
Aug. 7, 1904-Dec. 9, 1971
Paths to Peace: People Who Changed the World by Jane Breskin Zalben (Dutton, 2006)
Sixteen profiles of world peacemakers include a double-page spread of American diplomat Bunche. Stunning collages accompany each biography. Bunche was the first person of color to be awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace.
To learn more about Dr. Ralph Bunche, visit the PBS site Ralph Bunche: An American Odyssey.
Ruth Law, aviator
Mar. 21, 1887-Dec. 1, 1970
Ruth Law Thrills a Nation by
Don Brown (Houghton Mifflin, 1995)
In 1916, Law flew nonstop from Chicago to New York and set the American record. This is the story of her great achievement.
See a photo of
Law and read a short history of her aviation life. Other links are also featured.
Johann Sebastian Bach, musicianMar. 21, 1685-July 28, 1750Sebastian: A Book about Bach by
Jeanette Winter (Silver Whistle, 1999)
Bach survived the sorrows of childhood and created magnificent music. And aren't we glad he did!
The J.S. Bach Home Page celebrates the life and work of Bach.
Charles M. RussellMar. 19, 1864-1926Cowboy Charlie: The Story of Charles M. Russell by
Jeanette Winter (Harcourt Children’s, 1995)
When he grew up, Russell wanted to be a cowboy. He did that and more. After years on the frontier, he exchanged that life for one of an artist and brilliantly painted and sculpted the Old West.
According to their web site, the
C.M. Russell Museum has the “most complete collection of Russell works and personal objects in the world.” Mosey on over soon.
Grover Cleveland, U.S. PresidentMar. 18, 1837-June 24, 1908Lives of the Presidents: Fame, Shame (and What the Neighbors Thought) by
Kathleen Krull, illustrated by
Kathryn Hewitt (Harcourt, 1998)
In one paragraph, the legacy of the 22nd president is summed up. Cleveland was the only president to marry in the White House.
Cleveland
facts are available on the IPL (Internet Public Library) site.
St. PatrickAD 373-493Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Patrick: Patron Saint of Ireland by
Tomie dePaola (Holiday House, 1992)
Born in Britain, Patrick was kidnapped as a boy and spent time in Ireland as a slave. Follow the story of his life and sainthood as well as five legends about him in this book.
The University of College Cork is an online resource for Irish history, literature and politics.
James Madison, U.S. PresidentMar. 16, 1751-June 28, 1836Lives of the Presidents: Fame, Shame (and What the Neighbors Thought) by
Kathleen Krull, illustrated by
Kathryn Hewitt (Harcourt, 1998)
The "Father of the Constitution" and smallest of our presidents, Madison was number 4.
Learn more about
Madison at The White House.gov.
Andrew Jackson, U.S. PresidentMar. 15, 1767-June 8, 1845Lives of the Presidents: Fame, Shame (and What the Neighbors Thought) by
Kathleen Krull, illustrated by
Kathryn Hewitt (Harcourt, 1998)
Jackson, the 7th president, added running water to the White House. He was known as the "people's president."
The White House posts a bio of
Jackson and the highlights of his term.
Albert Einstein, scientistMar. 14, 1879-Apr. 18, 1955Odd Boy Out: Young Albert Einstein by
Don Brown (Houghton Mifflin, 2004)
Einstein was not the best student and yet...he grew up to win the Nobel Prize.
Some quotations, a poster of
Albert Einstein and more can be found at the St. Andrews site.
Wanda Gag, illustrator and authorMarch 11, 1893-June 27, 1946Wanda Gag: The Girl Who Lived to Draw by
Deborah Kogan Ray (Viking, 2008)
Captivated by drawing from the time she could hold a pencil, Gag honed her skills and although family tragedies waylaid her dreams for a time, eventually she went to art school and became the creator of one of the most beloved children’s books, Millions of Cats.
The
Minnesota Historical Society offers biographical notes and additional resources on Gag on its site.
Maud Lewis, artist
Mar. 7, 1903-July 30, 1970
Capturing Joy: The Story of Maud Lewis by Jo Ellen Bogart, illustrated by Mark Lang (Tundra Books, 2002)
Lewis, a Canadian artist who had physical disabilities, painted amazing images in a primitive folk art style. Five-star inspirational.
To learn more about this gifted artist, visit the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia.
Michelangelo, artistMar. 6, 1475-Feb. 18, 1564Michelangelo by
Diane Stanley (HarperTrophy reprint, 2003)
Michelangelo’s life and art, including the Pieta and the Sistine Chapel are at the forefront of this detailed picture book biography about him.
Click over to the WebMuseum, Paris for more info on
Michelangelo.
Antonio Vivaldi, musicianMar. 4, 1678-July 28, 1741I, Vivaldi by
Janice and Tom Shefelman (Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, 2008)
This picture book transports readers to Vivaldi's Venice, where he lived and found success as a violinist and composer.
An informative bio and photo of
Vivaldi is available at the Baroque Music site.
Alexander Graham Bell, inventorMar. 3, 1847-Aug 2, 1922Alexander Graham Bell by Leonard Everett Fisher (Atheneum, 1999)
Hello? The inventor of the telephone and other inventions is featured in this bio about his childhood and beyond.
The Franklin Institute Resources of Science Learning offers a short article about
Bell’s Telephone and the history of telephones.
Sam Houston, politician
March 2, 1793-July 26, 1863
Picture Book Biography of Sam Houston by
David A. Adler and Michael S. Adler, illustrated by
Matt Collins (Holiday House, 2012)
A key figure in Texas politics, Houston served two terms as the president of the Republic of Texas before it became the 28th state. He served as its US senator and governor.
The
Handbook of Texas Online provides a fascinating biography of Houston.
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