Brief reviews and thoughts about children's and young adult books by Minnesota authors (or illustrators), or about Minnesota. If I get the urge, it may also include ideas for using the books in the classroom. The emphasis is on books published since 1995, but don't be surprised if an oldie-but-goodie slips in occasionally.
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Famous Minnesotans: Past and Present
Here is a fun browsing book for readers interested in the lives of famous people. The book includes biographical sketches of people who were either born in Minnesota, or lived here for a number of years and became famous on a national or international level. Most of the honorees receive a one-page biographical sketch with a photo and highlights noted in a sidebar. Honorees have been chosen from a variety of fields including the arts, business, sports, medicine, and government, among others; and the list includes historical and living persons. Dan Flynn, brother of author Vince Flynn, is the author.
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