Silvey s passion for literature, linking readers to lasting books recognizes its impact on readers. Bookseller, soldier, patriot by anita silvey goodreads. To do this she has appeared frequently on npr, the today show, 60 minutes, and radio programs in the united states and canada to talk about books for children and teenagers. The author of 100 best books for children and 500 great books for teens anita silvey has devoted 40 years to promoting books that will turn the youngand familiesinto readers.
The information is good and presented in a way that a kid could understand. Her voice is authoritative and steeped in experience. Bookseller, soldier, patriot by anita silvey 2010, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Booksellers, soldier, patriot and the childrens book aday almanac.
Anita silvey has spent her career working in the field of childrens literature. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Henry knox is an interesting figure, and i didnt know about his love of books until this book came into my hands. The last train gordon titcomb, a neal porter bookroaring brook press. Wendell minor is the celebrated illustrator of more than forty picture books for children. Hello select your address best sellers todays deals new releases books electronics gift ideas customer service home todays deals new releases books.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. She has worked as a publisher, a critic, a commentator, and a writer of books for young readers. Anita silvey and wendell minor recently collaborated on the picture book henry knox. I regret not having this book when my parents dragged me through colonial forts and hotspots of the american revolution. Anita silvey books list of books by author anita silvey. In 2008 clarion books published her first book written for children, ill pass for your comrade. See all books authored by anita silvey, including the essential guide to childrens books and their creators, and 100 best books for children, and more on. Bookshare accessible books for individuals with print disabilities.
Neighbor news meet author and children s book expert. Bookseller, soldier, patriot by anita silvey interesting biography of henry knox, focuses on his leadership in moving cannons from fort. Booksellers, soldier, patriot and the childrens bookaday almanac. Bookseller, soldier, patriot anita silvey, clarion books, november 2010. Bookseller, soldier, patriot hardcover the hickory. Bookseller, soldier, patriot by silvey, anita author hardcover on 15nov2010 by silvey, anita isbn. I probably heard then about henry knox, bookseller, soldier, patriot, but silvey uses his diary and other primary sources to bring him to life. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1.
Anita silvey has spent more than thirty years in the childrens book field, including eleven years as editorinchief at the horn book magazine. Henry knox is an interesting figure, and i didnt know about his love of books until. Smithsonians 2010 notable books for children in our annual tradition, we present some of the best that childrens literature has to offer this year smithsonian magazines 2010 notable books. I definitely recommend it as a book to teach kids about history, but id be curious to know how this book was given to me as a gift when i worked at a childrens toybookstore in high school.
Anita silvey project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Silvey also teaches courses on publishing and childrens literature. Books by author books by series collectible editions coming soon by date kids books new releases teen books this seasons most anticipated books top books of the month. In 1994, she was acknowledged by her hometown of fort wayne, indiana during the towns bicentennial celebration.
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