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Dr. Doug Bradburn, a judge for the Grateful American Book Prize, named president and chief executive of George Washington’s Mount Vernon

WASHINGTON, DC, Dec 7 – Dr. Doug Bradburn, a judge for the Grateful American Book Prize since its 2015 inception,...

Entries for the 2018 Grateful American Book Prize are being accepted

WASHINGTON, DC, Dec 5 – The Grateful American Book Prize has begun accepting submissions for 2018. The Prize is awarded...

Hidden Figures author Shetterly says history ‘cultivates not just young readers, but also the next generation of engaged citizens.’

WASHINGTON, DC, Nov 14 – Award-winning Hidden Figures author Margot Lee Shetterly didn’t start out as a history buff. But...

A Teachable Moment

Another teachable moment for our nation’s young learners is here — Veterans Day. Take a minute to reflect with your...

Margot Lee Shetterly, author of Hidden Figures, receives the Grateful American Book Prize

WASHINGTON, DC, Oct 12 – The 2017 Grateful American Book Prize will be officially awarded tonight to author Margot Lee...

Margot Lee Shetterly’s Hidden Figures wins the
2017 Grateful American Book Prize

WASHINGTON, DC, Sep 21 – The winner of the 2017 Grateful American Book Prize is Margot Lee Shetterly, for her...

Perhaps a good read will help your kids understand the celebration of Constitution Day

WASHINGTON, DC – Here’s a bit of advice for parents and teachers. Next time your kids say history class is...

How to encourage kids to learn history

WASHINGTON, DC – Educator and award-winning author Robyn Gioia encourages the use of historical fiction to stimulate a love of...

37% of high school grads are deficient in reading

WASHINGTON, DC – Here’s an alarming statistic: just 63% of high school graduates are proficient in reading. That’s the assessment...

Book Prize is focused on stimulating interest in American history among young learners

WASHINGTON, DC — This sad note comes from a new report by William Dunlap, president of the New Hampshire Historical...

Summer reads for kids from the Grateful American Book Prize

WASHINGTON, DC – Kids learn how to read in school, but they learn the love of it at home, according...

Reading fosters empathy and more positive social attitudes

WASHINGTON, DC – “As thankful as we might be for the productive technological innovations of the 21st Century, it is...

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