Russell Freedman is the author of many award-winning books for children, including Newbery Medal winner Lincoln: a Photobiography, and Newbery Honor books Eleanor Roosevelt: A Life of Discovery and The Wright Brothers: How They Invented the Airplane. He lives in New York City.
A mighty warship sinks on its maiden voyage. Who's to blame?
Explore Lincoln's journey from humble beginnings to leading a nation through war.
Discover the boycott that defied segregation and sparked a movement for equality in 1950s Alabama.
Explore life through the eyes of pioneer and Indian children in the 19th-century American West.
Two brothers defy gravity, launching the Age of Flight.
A photographer's lens exposes child labor horrors, sparking change.
Students defy a tyrant, risking all for freedom.
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A mighty warship sinks on its maiden voyage. Who's to blame?
Students defy a tyrant, risking all for freedom.
Colonial protestors challenge British rule, igniting a historic rebellion.
A young noble defies orders to fight for liberty in a foreign land.
Survive a brutal winter at Valley Forge or face defeat in the Revolutionary War.
Discover the boycott that defied segregation and sparked a movement for equality in 1950s Alabama.
A singer defies racial barriers, changing the course of history with her voice.
Citizens confront government over constitutional rights.
A dancer's journey reshapes modern dance, revealing raw emotion and artistry.
A blind man creates a reading system for the visually impaired.
A photographer's lens exposes child labor horrors, sparking change.
Explore Eleanor Roosevelt's journey from childhood to global influence.
Two brothers defy gravity, launching the Age of Flight.
Explore Lincoln's journey from humble beginnings to leading a nation through war.
Explore life through the eyes of pioneer and Indian children in the 19th-century American West.
Early 1900s immigrants face unexpected hardships in crowded cities.
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The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Russell Freedman's books.