Vivian vande velde biography of abraham lincoln

  • Lincoln Sits for His Portrait, written for middle graders and up, is a fresh biography of Abraham Lincoln that examines his love of the technology of his time–.
  • In this fresh biography young readers learn how, in addition to his greatest achievements advancing the hope for a better future for all Americans, Lincoln.
  • My Featured Guest today is Vivian Vande Velde, an old friend and outstanding author of children's literature.

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    I have known Peggy for over twenty years. It is my pleasure to host her here this month on the Children’s Book Corner blog to celebrate the publication of her latest book. Peggy responded to a few questions about the creation of Lincoln Clears a Path: Abraham Lincoln’s Agricultural Legacy and her career in writing for children.

    Judy Bradbury: How did you come to write Lincoln Clears a Path: Abraham Lincoln’s Agricultural Legacy? What kernel seeded its creation?

    Peggy Thomas: Previously, I had written Farmer George Plants a Nation and Thomas Jefferson Grows a Nation [for Calkins Creek] which highlight a president and his agricultural interests. I chose Lincoln to fill out a trilogy.

     

    JB: Tell about one hurdle you experienced in the creation of Lincoln Clears a Path: Abraham Lincoln’s Agricultural Legacy or provide a memorable (or humorous!) anecdote related to the making of this book.

    PT: My biggest hurdle was having a protagonist who didn’t like farming. T

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    Lincoln Award: Illinois Teen Readers' Choice Award

    Given by Association of Illinois School Library Educators (AISLE)

    Other Names: Abraham Lincoln Award, Abraham Lincoln Illinois High School Book Award, Lincoln Award
    The Lincoln Award is given to the book from that year’s master list that earns the highest number of student votes.

    For a book to reach the master list, adult and young adult fiction and show more nonfiction titles must be nominated by teachers or librarians and vetted by the nominations committee. While the popularity of a particular title is important, the overall quality of the work is of primary importance. Each year, a panel of high school librarians, teachers, public librarians and students determines the final master list of twenty titles.

    Registered schools promote these books, and students who have read four or more titles are eligible to vote. See the calendar for the award timeline and register today!

    This program encourages teens to read for pleasure a

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    Lincoln Award Winners

    The House of the Scorpion (Matteo Alacran, #1)
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    Nancy Farmer(Goodreads Author)


    4.08 avg rating — 94,544 ratings

    Lincoln Award Nominee (2008)Heir Apparent (Rasmussem Corporation, #2)
    by

    Vivian Vande Velde


    4.11 avg rating — 10,855 ratings

    Lincoln Award Nominee (2008)The Glass Castle
    by

    Jeannette Walls(Goodreads Author)


    4.32 avg rating — 1,292,974 ratings

    Lincoln Award Nominee (2008)The Five People You Meet in Heaven
    by

    Mitch Albom(Goodreads Author)


    really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 759,262 ratings

    Lincoln Award Nominee (2008)Fault Line
    by

    Janet Tashjian(Goodreads Author)


    3.70 avg rating — 569 ratings

    Lincoln Award Nominee (2008)Dropping in with Andy Mac : The Life of a Pro Skateboarder
    by

    Andy MacDonald


    4.11 avg rating — 19 ratings

    Lincoln Award Nominee (2008)A Certain Slant of Light (Light, #1)
    by

    Laura Whitcomb(Goodreads Author)


    3.84 avg rating —