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Friday, February 28, 2014 1:16:29 AM
Anne Bustard wrote a blog post titled November 7 Birthday: Alexa Canady:
Anne said, "Alexa Canady, physicianNov. 7, 1950-Women of Hope: African Americans Who Made a Difference by Joyce Hansen (Scholastic, 1998)Canady was the first black female neurosurgeon in the U.S. and has won numerous awards for her work. This collective..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 1:16:29 AM
Anne Bustard wrote a blog post titled November 9 Birthday: Benjamin Banneker:
Anne said, "Benjamin Banneker, mathematician & astronomerNov. 9, 1731-Oct. 9, 1806Dear Benjamin Banneker by Andrea Davis Pinkney, illustrated by Brian Pinkney (Voyager, 1998)Banneker, an 18th century free African American was passionate about..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 1:16:29 AM
Anne Bustard wrote a blog post titled November 11 Birthday: LaVern Baker:
Anne said, "LaVern Baker, musicianNov. 11, 1929-Mar. 10, 1997Shake, Rattle and Roll: The Founders of Rock and Roll by Holly George-Warren, illustrated by Laura Levine (Houghton Mifflin, 2001)"Tweedle Dee," a top song recorded in 1954 and "Jim Dandy," a 1956 hit..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 1:16:29 AM
Anne Bustard wrote a blog post titled November 12 Birthday: Elizabeth Cady Stanton:
Anne said, "Elizabeth Cady Stanton, social activistNov. 12, 1815-Oct. 26, 1902Elizabeth Leads the Way: Elizabeth Cady Stanton and the Right to Vote by Tanya Lee Stone illustrated by Rebecca Gibbon (Henry Holt & Company, 2008)As a child, Elizabeth Cady..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 1:16:29 AM
Anne Bustard wrote a blog post titled November 13 Birthday: Robert Louis Stevenson:
Anne said, "Robert Louis Stevenson, writerNov. 13, 1850-Dec. 3, 1894Lives of the Writers: Comedies, Tragedies (and What the Neighbors Thought) by Kathleen Krull, illustrated by Kathryn Hewitt (Harcourt, 1994)Treasure Island, Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Stevenson..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 1:16:29 AM
Anne Bustard wrote a blog post titled November 14 Birthday: Robert Fulton:
Anne said, "Robert Fulton, inventorNov. 14, 1765-Feb. 24, 1815Robert Fulton: From Submarine to Steamboat by Steven Kroll, illustrated by Bill Farnsworth (Holiday House, 1999)Fulton's name is synonymous with steamboats. But first he was a sign painter, air-gun..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 1:16:29 AM
Anne Bustard wrote a blog post titled November 14 Birthday: William Steig:
Anne said, "William Steig, writer and illustratorNov. 14, 1907-Oct. 3, 2003When Everyone Wore a Hat by William Steig (Joanna Colter Books, 2003)In this picture book autobiography, Steig looked at the year he was eight, when the world was at war, and he..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 1:16:29 AM
Anne Bustard wrote a blog post titled November 14 Birthday: Aaron Copland:
Anne said, "Aaron Copland, composerNovember 14, 1900-December 2, 1990Ballet for Martha: Making Appalachian Spring by Jan Greenburg and Sandra Jordan, illustrated by Brian Floca (Flash Point, 2010)This is the story behind the story of the collaboration of three..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 1:16:29 AM
Anne Bustard wrote a blog post titled November 15 Birthday: Georgia O'Keeffe:
Anne said, "Georgia O'Keeffe, artistNov. 15, 1887-Mar. 6, 1986My Name is Georgia: A Portrait by Jeanette Winter (Silver Whistle, 1998)From the age of twelve, O'Keeffe knew she wanted to be an artist. Using O'Keeffe's own words within the text as well as..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 1:16:29 AM
Anne Bustard wrote a blog post titled November 17 Birthday: Isamu Noguchi:
Anne said, "Isamu Noguchi, artistNov. 17, 1904-Dec. 30, 1988Lives of the Artists: Masterpieces, Messes (and What the Neighbors Thought) by Kathleen Krull, illustrated by Kathryn Hewitt (Harcourt, 1995)Although Noguchi was discouraged from pursuing art, thank..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 1:16:29 AM
Anne Bustard wrote a blog post titled November 18 Birthday: Wilma Mankiller:
Anne said, "Wilma Mankiller, ChiefNov. 18, 1945-Amelia to Zora: Twenty-Six Women Who Changed the World by Cynthia Chin-Lee, illustrated by Megan Halsey and Sean Addy (Charlesbridge, 2005)Wilma Mankiller, the first female Chief of the Cherokee Nation who served..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 1:16:28 AM
Anne Bustard wrote a blog post titled November 19 Birthday: James Garfield:
Anne said, "James Garfield, U.S. PresidentNov. 19, 1831-Sept. 19, 1881Lives of the Presidents: Fame, Shame (and What the Neighbors Thought) by Kathleen Krull, illustrated by Kathryn Hewitt (Harcourt, 1998)One pithy paragraph about the 20th president who had a..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 1:16:28 AM
Anne Bustard wrote a blog post titled November 19 Birthday: Indira Gandhi:
Anne said, "Indira Gandhi, politicianNov. 19, 1917-Oct. 31, 1984Lives of Extraordinary Women: Rulers, Rebels (and What the Neighbors Thought) by Kathleen Krull, illustrated by Kathryn Hewitt (Harcourt, 2000)Indira Gandhi served as the Prime Minister of India..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 1:16:28 AM
Anne Bustard wrote a blog post titled November 21 Birthday: Isaac B. Singer:
Anne said, "Isaac B. Singer, writerNov. 21, 1904-1991Lives of the Writers: Comedies, Tragedies (and What the Neighbors Thought) by Kathleen Krull, illustrated by Kathryn Hewitt (Harcourt, 1994)Singer spent his childhood in a Jewish ghetto in Poland. He escaped..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 1:16:28 AM
Anne Bustard wrote a blog post titled November 22 Birthday: Sieur De La Salle:
Anne said, "Sieur De La Salle a.k.a. Rene-Robert Cavelier, explorerNov. 22, 1643-Mar. 20, 1687Despite All Obstacles: LaSalle and the Conquest of the Mississippi by Joan Elizabeth Goodman, illustrated by Tom McNeely (Mikaya Press, 2001)Follow La Salle from his..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 1:16:28 AM
Anne Bustard wrote a blog post titled November 23 Birthday: Franklin Pierce:
Anne said, "Franklin Pierce, U.S. PresidentNov. 23, 1804-Oct. 8, 1869Lives of the Presidents: Fame, Shame (and What the Neighbors Thought) by Kathleen Krull, illustrated by Kathryn Hewitt (Harcourt, 1998)One paragraph about the 14th president who put the first..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 1:16:28 AM
Anne Bustard wrote a blog post titled November 24 Birthday: Frances H. Burnett:
Anne said, "Frances H. Burnett, writerNov. 24, 1849-Oct. 29, 1924Lives of the Writers: Comedies, Tragedies (and What the Neighbors Thought) by Kathleen Krull, illustrated by Kathryn Hewitt (Harcourt, 1994)Burnett, the author of the children's classic, The..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 1:16:28 AM
Anne Bustard wrote a blog post titled November 27 Birthday: Jimi Hendrix:
Anne said, "Jimi Hendrix, musicianNovember 27, 1942-September 18, 1970Jimi Sounds Like a Rainbow: A Story of the Young Jimi Hendrix by Gary Golio, illustrated by Javaka Steptoe (Clarion Books, 2010).Meet the heart and soul of the rock ‘n’ roller who..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 1:16:28 AM
Anne Bustard wrote a blog post titled November 27 Birthday: Bruce Lee:
Anne said, "Bruce Lee, athleteNov. 27, 1940-July 20, 1973Be Water, My Friend: The Early Years of Bruce Lee by Ken Mochizuki, illustrated by Dom Lee (Lee & Low Books, 2006)A master of Kung fu, Chinese American Bruce Lee turned the West on to martial arts.The..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 1:16:28 AM
Anne Bustard wrote a blog post titled November 28 Birthday: Luke Howard:
Anne said, "Luke Howard, scientistNovember 28, 1772-March 21, 1864The Man Who Named the Clouds by Julie Hannah and Joan Holub, illustrated by Paige Billin-Frye (Albert Whitman, 2006)From childhood, Howard was an intrepid cloud watcher. He kept weather journals..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 1:16:28 AM
Anne Bustard wrote a blog post titled November 29 Birthday: Louisa May Alcott:
Anne said, "Louisa May Alcott, writerNov. 29, 1832-Mar. 6, 1888Lives of the Writers: Comedies, Tragedies (and What the Neighbors Thought) by Kathleen Krull, illustrated by Kathryn Hewitt (Harcourt, 1994)Based on her own childhood with her three sisters in..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 1:16:28 AM
Anne Bustard wrote a blog post titled November 29 Birthday: Tzu Hsi:
Anne said, "Tzu Hsi, royalNov. 29, 1835-Nov. 15, 1908Lives of Extraordinary Women: Rulers, Rebels (and What the Neighbors Thought) by Kathleen Krull, illustrated by Kathryn Hewitt (Harcourt, 2000)Chinese Empress Dowager Cixi ruled her country for 47 years. It..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 1:16:28 AM
Anne Bustard wrote a blog post titled November 30 Birthday: Mark Twain:
Anne said, "Mark Twain, writerNov. 30, 1835-Apr. 21, 1910The Extraordinary Mark Twain (According to Susy) by Barbara Kerley, illustrated by Edwin Fotheringham (Scholastic, 2010)Told from Twain's daughter's point of view, Susy give the inside (and hilarious)..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 1:16:28 AM
Anne Bustard wrote a blog post titled Passing the torch to Birthdayographies!:
Anne said, "I’ve loved celebrating every birthday with you!I began Anneographies after my picture book biography, Buddy: the Story of Buddy Holly was published.Now, I'm turning my attention to fiction.I’m thrilled that debut picture book biography..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 1:16:29 AM
Anne Bustard wrote a blog post titled November 7 Birthday: Marie Curie:
Anne said, "Marie Curie, physicist and chemistNov. 7, 1867-July 4, 1934Marie Curie by Leonard Everett Fisher (Atheneum, 1994)Life as a pioneering scientist was not easy but Curie, a Polish-French pioneer in radioactivity persevered and ultimately won two Nobel..." more