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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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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.
Dr. Seuss, writerMar. 2, 1904-Sept. 24, 1991The Boy on Fairfield Street by
Kathleen Krull, illustrated by
Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher (Random House, 2004)
From a childhood spent dreaming and doodling to budding artist at 22, this biography of the famous children’s writer shows what made Seuss tick.
Dr. Seuss’ Seussville is maintained by his publisher, Random House and has a biography of Seuss as well as cool games for kids.
Frederic Chopin, musicianMar. 1, 1810-Oct. 17, 1849Lives of the Musicians: Good Times, Bad Times (and What the Neighbors Thought) by
Kathleen Krull, illustrated by
Kathryn Hewitt (Harcourt, 1993)
Chopin began playing the piano at four and performing at eight. This Polish composer is known as one of the "greatest pianists in history."
An online resource about Chopin are available
here.
Marian Anderson, musicianFeb. 27, 1897-Apr. 8, 1993When Marian Sang: The True Recital of Marian Anderson by
Pam Munoz Ryan, illustrated by
Brian Selznick (Scholastic, 2002)
When African-American contralto Marian Anderson was 57 years old, she sang with the Metropolitan Opera. This is the story of her journey, from childhood church singer to European sensation to opera star.
Marian Anderson: A Life in Song exhibit at the Penn Library not only contains information about Anderson’s tours, but includes video and audio excerpts from interviews and performances.
Fats Domino, musicianFeb. 26, 1928-Shake, Rattle & Roll: The Founders of Rock & Roll by
Holly George-Warren, illustrated by
Laura Levine (Houghton Mifflin, 2001)
Domino learned to play piano when he was ten. Born and raised in New Orleans, he's still rockin'.
Domino was an inductee in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986.
Galileo Galilei, astronomerFeb. 15, 1564-Jan. 8, 1642Starry Messenger: Galileo Galilei by
Peter Sis (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, reprint, 2000)
Winner of the Caldecott Honor Medal for its glorious artwork, this is the story of the scientist who was heralded and them condemned for his ideas.
For extensive resources on Galileo Galilei, visit
The Galileo Project at Rice University.
Michael Jordan, athleteFeb. 17, 1963-Jump! From the Life of Michael Jordan by
Floyd Cooper (Philomel, 2004)
Meet African-American basketball player Air Jordan as a child and young adult in this picture book biography about him. Hoops, anyone?
NBA.com offers a player profile of
Jordan. Check it out.
Toni Morrison, professor and writerFeb. 18, 1931-Women of Hope: African Americans Who Made a Difference by
Joyce Hansen (Scholastic, 1998)
Morrison won the Pulitzer Prize for her novel
Beloved in 1988 and the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1993. Highlights of this extraordinary woman can be found in this collective biography.
Biographies, bibliographies, essays, interviews are posted on a site devoted to
Morrison.
Joshua Slocum, navigatorFeb. 20, 1884-Nov. 14, 1909Born in the Breezes: The Voyages of Joshua Slocum by
Kathryn Lasky, illustrated by
Walter Lyon Krudop (Orchard, 2001)
Sail the high seas with this story about Slocum’s life and his love of it.
The Joshua Slocum Society International website attempts to “maintain a complete record of all single-handed circumnavigators, to popularize the legendary first solo circumnavigator, Captain Joshua Slocum.”
George Washington, U.S. President
Feb. 22, 1732-Dec. 14, 1799
George: George Washington, Our Founding Father by
Frank Keating, illustrated by
Mike Wimmer (Paula Wiseman Books/Simon and Schuster, 2012)
Written in first person, this moving portrait of one of our founding fathers captures the heart and soul of Washington.
George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens offers a virtual mansion tour. Visit today.
George Frideric Handel, musicianFeb. 23, 1685-Apr. 14, 1759Handel, Who Knew What He Liked by M.T. Anderson, illustrated by Kevin Hawkes (Candlewick, 2001)
Here’s a humorous (and detailed) take on Handel’s life and music, including the a debunking of the myth that the tradition of standing during the
Hallelujah Chorus began with the king.
Read an introduction to the
Handel House, it’s history, restoration and about Handel’s London at the Handel House Museum.
George Harrison, musician
Feb 25, 1943-
The Beatles Were Fab (and They Were Funny) by Kathleen Krull and Paul Brewer, illustrated by Stacey Innerst (Harcourt Children’s Books, 2013)
Pub date March 19, 2013!
In the meantime, visit The Beatles website for information about their music, movies, and news.
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