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JFK

Hardback

Main Details

Title JFK
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Jonah Winter
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:32
Dimensions(mm): Height 286,Width 224
ISBN/Barcode 9780061768071
ClassificationsDewey:B
Audience
Children / Juvenile

Publishing Details

Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Imprint HarperCollins
Publication Date 22 October 2013
Publication Country United States

Description

This is a story about how a little boy grew up to be president. It's a story of hope and courage. It's a story about the power of words. And it is a story that has been told many times, in many voices. Acclaimed picture-book biographer Jonah Winter offers his own voice and memories about JFK and his significance in this heartfelt personal profile, illustrated in vibrant detail by AG Ford.

Author Biography

Jonah Winter grew up in Dallas, Texas, and saw JFK on November 22, 1963, moments before he was assassinated. Mr. Winter is the author of many celebrated biographies for young readers, including the New York Times bestselling Barack, also illustrated by AG Ford; You Never Heard of Sandy Koufax!; Dizzy; and Frida.

Reviews

An appealing introduction to the Kennedy legend. -- School Library Journal At every turn, Winter successfully turns his own admiration for JFK into a new profile of courage. -- San Francisco Chronicle Book Review