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Willa : The Story of Willa Cather, an American Writer - Amy Ehrlich

Willa

The Story of Willa Cather, an American Writer

By: Amy Ehrlich, Wendell Minor (Illustrator)

eBook | 27 September 2016

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“Captivating…” – Booklist

From award-winning author Amy Ehrlich comes an illustrated biography of Willa Cather, one of America’s greatest and most beloved writers.

Willa Cather’s life was a true American success story. A pioneer and determined spirit, Willa didn’t let anything stand in her way. She refused to be discouraged by the fact that in the 1880s women hadn’t written before, because she had many ideas to share. By becoming a trailblazer and following her heart, Willa Cather is remembered today as one of the greatest American writers in history.

Filled with captivating and historically accurate details, as well as gorgeous illustrations by Wendell Minor, this illustrated chapter book is ideal nonfiction for middle graders.
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Willa Cather’s work is seminal in describing the American experience, and her life story is emblematic of the turbulent time in which she lived and worked. This biography touches on myriad issues that were formative in the U.S. in the nineteenth century, including slavery, the rise of industry, women’s struggle for equality, and westward expansion. Cather encountered many of these conflicts firsthand, and the anecdotes that Ehrlich conveys about her life lend a personal bent to the time period, such as when Cather witnessed a slave mother reuniting with her free daughter, or the loneliness that she felt on the wide expanse of the Great Plains. Minor’s flair for nature illustrations lends itself well to Cather’s love of the prairie, while also contextualizing the narrative. Short capsule biographies of other women during Cather’s lifetime are included in the end matter and offer ideas for further reading. This biography is a captivating look at a celebrated artist and a slice of life from a time period marked by change and progress. — Erin Anderson
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