Genevieve Foster
Genevieve Foster
13 April 1893 – 30 August 1979 · From United States- Books
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Genevieve Stump Foster (13 April 1893 – 30 August 1979) was an American writer and illustrator of history for young readers. Born in Oswego, New York and raised largely in Wisconsin, she studied at Rockford College, the University of Wisconsin and the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts.
She is known for the "horizontal histories" — George Washington's World, Abraham Lincoln's World, The World of Columbus and Sons — which set a famous life beside everything else happening across the world at the same time.
She was a Newbery Honor runner-up four times, for George Washington's World (1942), Abraham Lincoln's World (1945), George Washington (1950) and Birthdays of Freedom (1953).
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History Non-Fiction Juvenile Biography Education
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Birthdays of freedom from the fall of Rome to July 4, 1776
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Birthdays of Freedom #1
Birthdays of freedom from early Egypt to the fall of Rome
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Birthdays of Freedom #1
Abraham Lincoln's World
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George Washington
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The world of William Penn
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Genevieve Foster is best known for her "World" series of historical biographies for young readers, which connect the lives of famous figures to the broader historical context of their times. Her work is praised for making complex historical periods accessible and engaging for children.
While each book in Genevieve Foster's "World" series can be read as a standalone, they are generally best approached in chronological order of the historical period they cover. This allows readers to follow the progression of world history through the lens of key figures.
Genevieve Foster's unique approach to history involves presenting the world surrounding a central historical figure, rather than just their biography. She weaves together concurrent events, inventions, and other notable people from the same era, offering a panoramic view of the period.