Behind the Scenes with Biographies!

Authors love words, and the word "biography" means "life writing." Focusing on my two ‘Who Was' books and on Jackie Robinson: He Led the Way, we'll discuss why authors write and readers read "life writing." What can we learn? How can we be inspired?

When authors start a new biography project, how do they choose their subject, collect information, and shape that information into a compelling, TRUE narrative? We'll discuss how traveling to places where your subject lived or worked, watching videos, and conducting interviews can bring history to life. We’ll also talk about the illustrator’s role in bookmaking and how art and pictures come together to make a beautiful, printed book.

Along the way, we'll learn about the traits of leaders and think about how we can be leaders in our own communities.

This program is best for ages 8 and up.