John O'Brien, author portrait
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John O'Brien

John O'Brien also is the author and illustrator of Mother Hubbard's Christmas, which Booklist calls "a yuk-filled read-aloud." John is also a cartoonist for many magazines and newspapers, most notably The New Yorker, New York Times, and Esquire. He lives in Delran, New Jersey. Visit johnobrienillustrator.com.
How Benjamin Franklin Became a Revolutionary in Seven (Not-So-Easy) Steps
Thomas Jefferson Builds a Library
Revolutionary Rogues
I Know a Shy Fellow Who Swallowed a Cello

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How Benjamin Franklin Became a Revolutionary in Seven (Not-So-Easy) Steps
Thomas Jefferson Builds a Library
Revolutionary Rogues
I Know a Shy Fellow Who Swallowed a Cello

Books for LGBTQIA+ Pride Month

In June we celebrate Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual + (LGBTQIA+) Pride Month, which honors the 1969 Stonewall riots in Manhattan. Pride Month is a time to both celebrate the accomplishments of those in the LGBTQ+ community and recognize the ongoing struggles faced by many across the world who wish to live

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