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Oklahoma to rhyme and verse. Ann Larson has spelled it all out in her poem Statehood the Oklahoma Way. Simple rhyming verse and charming illustrations will help young children begin to discover the fascinating history of the state of Oklahoma. Okie colloquialism and state history abound. From the Trail of Tears to the Land Run of 89. From Sequoyah to Mickey Mantle. Young and old alike will be remi... More

Oklahoma to rhyme and verse. Ann Larson has spelled it all out in her poem Statehood the Oklahoma Way. Simple rhyming verse and charming illustrations will help young children begin to discover the fascinating history of the state of Oklahoma. Okie colloquialism and state history abound. From the Trail of Tears to the Land Run of 89. From Sequoyah to Mickey Mantle. Young and old alike will be reminded of the lore and legends, the wild-west past and the colorful people who have helped forge the 46th state. Ann Larson is a native Oklahoman. Born in Tulsa and raised in Oklahoma City, Larson earned degrees from both Oklahoma State University and the University of Oklahoma. She began her career as a newspaper reporter for the Daily Oklahoman and Oklahoma City Times, followed by work in the public and nonprofit sectors, winning numerous writing awards along the way. Before retiring, Larson was co-founder and executive director of a child abuse response agency that served Oklahoma County children. She and her husband Bill currently live in Edmond.

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