Born and Bred in the Great Depression

Illustrated by Kimberly Bulcken Root
Ebook
On sale Oct 11, 2011 | 40 Pages | 978-0-375-98385-6
East Texas, the 1930s—the Great Depression. Award-winning author Jonah Winter's father grew up with seven siblings in a tiny house on the edge of town. In this picture book, Winter shares his family history in a lyrical text that is clear, honest, and utterly accessible to young readers, accompanied by Kimberly Bulcken Root's rich, gorgeous illustrations. Here is a celebration of family and of making do with what you have—a wonderful classroom book that's also perfect for children and parents to share.
  • WINNER | 2012
    Parents' Choice Gold Award
  • NOMINEE
    Bank Street Child Study Children's Book Award
  • NOMINEE
    NCSS-CBC Notable Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies
Jonah Winter is the award-winning author of more than forty nonfiction picture books that promote environmental awareness and social and racial justice. Among them are Here Comes the Garbage Barge!; Ruth Bader Ginsburg: The Case of R.B.G. vs. Inequality; My Name is James Madison Hemings; Barack; The Founding Fathers!; and Lillian’s Right to Vote, a Jane Addams Children’s Book Award recipient and Kirkus Prize finalist. View titles by Jonah Winter
Kimberly Bulcken Root View titles by Kimberly Bulcken Root

About

East Texas, the 1930s—the Great Depression. Award-winning author Jonah Winter's father grew up with seven siblings in a tiny house on the edge of town. In this picture book, Winter shares his family history in a lyrical text that is clear, honest, and utterly accessible to young readers, accompanied by Kimberly Bulcken Root's rich, gorgeous illustrations. Here is a celebration of family and of making do with what you have—a wonderful classroom book that's also perfect for children and parents to share.

Awards

  • WINNER | 2012
    Parents' Choice Gold Award
  • NOMINEE
    Bank Street Child Study Children's Book Award
  • NOMINEE
    NCSS-CBC Notable Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies

Author

Jonah Winter is the award-winning author of more than forty nonfiction picture books that promote environmental awareness and social and racial justice. Among them are Here Comes the Garbage Barge!; Ruth Bader Ginsburg: The Case of R.B.G. vs. Inequality; My Name is James Madison Hemings; Barack; The Founding Fathers!; and Lillian’s Right to Vote, a Jane Addams Children’s Book Award recipient and Kirkus Prize finalist. View titles by Jonah Winter
Kimberly Bulcken Root View titles by Kimberly Bulcken Root