My experiences as a social studies educator, public television content developer, and social studies consultant gave me a solid background in education foundations. Parents from the greatest generation instilled a love of the past  and inspired me.  

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A love of history evolved throughout my childhood and adulthood, and today I search for stories about people and events from the past to include in my books—focusing on previously overlooked stories.

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My books have been recognized by the National Council for Social Studies, American Library Association, and International Literacy Association. C-SPAN's "Book TV" featured my talk at the FDR Presidential Library and Museum. 

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