Wendy Mead – författare

Colonial merchants were the importers and wholesalers during the colonial time period. They were indispensable because their imports kept the community warm and fed through the harsh winters of the northeast. Some commodities colonial merchants sold were tobacco, flour, maize, timber, fur or skins, indigo and livestock. In this historical view, discover the fascinating way colonial merchants bought and sold their goods. This volume chronicles the formative years of the United States through the activities and occupations of its most valued community members. It explores the everyday life, responsibilities, social life as a colonial merchant and the affect of the profession on colonial America. Hands-on activities and recipes, sidebars detailing the history and evolution of the profession and key social studies words defend in the glossary.

Sharon Creech is a writer of children’s novels and was the first American winner of the Carnegie Medal for British children’s books. When she was young, she wanted to be many things: a painter, ice skater, singer, teacher, and reporter. As a storyteller, she could be all of them. This intriguing biography about this widely notable author and illustrator, will discuss her childhood and early influences through interviews with the author, family, and professional community.

Author and illustrator of, among others, Where the Wild Things Are.

Author of children and young adult novels, Blume is noted for writing about numerous controversial topics important to teens such as racism, divorce, and bullying.