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March 21, 2012
In the early 18th century, London was home to the very rich and the very poor. Many mothers could not afford to care for their children - 1,000 babies were abandoned throughout London every year....
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March 19, 2012
On a visit to Haiti in February I met Cynthia, a young girl who lives in a tent camp in downtown Port au Prince.
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March 5, 2012
On Tuesday, March 6, I'll be participating in a panel at George Washington University. The topic?
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February 10, 2012
The Underground Railroad in American History was re-issued this month—a new title (The Amazing Underground Railroad) and a new cover! From a review of the first edition:
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January 3, 2012
Ten, maybe fifteen years ago, Maryhop Brandon, a friend of mine, sent me a book called "On Reading," a collection of photographs by Andre Kertesz. I turned to the page she had marked.
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December 13, 2011
When my husband and I visited India this fall we spent some time in Ahmedabad. Our driver invited us to his home for tea.
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November 21, 2011
Thought of Eleanor Roosevelt on a trip to India in October. In her autobiography she writes about her "peak moment"--visiting the Taj: "I will carry in my mind the beauty of it as long as I live.
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October 21, 2011
From Linda Perkins's review for Booklist (October 2011): "The thorough biography then goes on to trace the key events, philosophical influences, and personal relationships that shaped the life and
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September 19, 2011
A short take on Abigail's life from Mary Quattlebaum's review in Washington Parent.
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August 4, 2011
“Profusely illustrated and containing a comprehensive bibliography and an index, this biography of one of the century's most influential women is both a useful reference source and an enjoyable rea