We're celebrating President's Day with a look at two unexpected looks at George Washington in nonfiction picture books: The Painter and the President: Gilbert Stuart's Brush with George Washington by Sarah Albee and George Washington's Spectacular Spectacles: The Glasses That Saved America by Selene Castrovilla. In this lively and inspiring episode, Selene chats with her guest, the awesome Sarah Albee, about: how and why she wrote her book the brilliant illustrations by Stacy Innerst how art and words merge together the thrill of of the writing chase the research process and the importance of consulting experts and more! The two authors exchange thoughts on each others' books and why fresh, human takes on Americans like George Washington are so necessary for young readers to embrace American history and connect with it. They also reflect on important people in history that most of us may not fully recognize, like Gilbert Stuart. We see his portrait of George Washington on our dollars--it's time to remember the artist who created that iconic image. #georgewashington #presidentsday #kidlit
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