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Our White House

Looking In, Looking Out

By: Various (Illustrator)

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Paperback | 14 September 2010

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"A blue-ribbon choice for family sharing"
--Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Praise for "Our White House
"An American Library Association Notable Children's Book
An International Reading Association Teachers' Choice
A National Council for the Social Studies Notable Trade
Book for Young People
A National Endowment for the Humanities We the People
Bookshelf Selection
"Explore the nooks and crannies of American history. . . .
A browser's dream."
-- The Horn Book (starred review)
"Inspired. . . . Dazzling. . . . Entertaining."
-- School Library Journal (starred review)
"If you don't find one of your favorite writers in this book,
we'll be surprised."
-- The Washington Post
"If books were measured like elections, this would win
in a landslide."
--USA Today
Conceived and co-created by the National Children's Book and Literary Alliance, this outstanding collection of essays, personal accounts, historical fiction, and poetry melds with an equally stunning array of original art to offer a look at America's history through the prism of the White House. Starting with a 1792 call for designers and continuing through the present day, these highly engaging writings and illustrations, expressing varied viewpoints and interwoven with key historical events, are a vital resource for family and classroom sharing -- and a stirring reminder that the story of the White House is the story of every American.

Industry Reviews

Fascinating information, challenging ideas, and appealing artwork.
--School Library Journal (starred review)

Among the most provocative entries are works by artists who 'look in' on the White House with a demonstrably personal vision: David Small shares color sketches of 'backstairs at the White House, ' a study in contrasts; Bob Kolar arranges the presidents as if on a board game, with clever annotations (who knew President Arthur held a yard sale while in office?)...the volume makes the invaluable point that history does not have to be remote or abstract, but a personal and ongoing engagement.
--Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Unique bits and pieces (including Jefferson's fascination with fossils and William Henry Harrison's purchase of a national cow) create a browser's dream as readers explore the nooks and crannies of American history
--The Horn Book (starred review)

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