I receive remarkable questions from students and readers—about stories, history, the process of writing, and all those dark, unexplored crevices in history. It never ceases to amaze me how inquisitive young minds can be. I learn so much for what I’m asked to consider or rethink, so whether you’re a young reader or not, ask away… Submit a question!

WOMEN & GIRLS: BARBARA ROSE JOHNS

Did you know that the first act of the Civil Rights Movement was led by a 16-year-old wanting a...

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WOMEN & GIRLS: EMELINE ROBERTS JONES

EMELINE ROBERTS JONES was the first female practicing dentist in the United States, an accomplishment that has inspired women for...

WOMEN & GIRLS: BETTE NESMITH GRAHAM

Can you imagine a time when the only way to correct a mistake when “typing” was to redo the...

WOMEN & GIRLS: ELIZABETH “LIZZIE” MAGIE

A perennial favorite for gift giving, Monopoly has been the go-to board game for families since 1935. But did...

WOMEN & GIRLS: CECILIA GARCIA

My name is Cecilia Garcia. I’m a wife, mother, combat veteran, and Purple Heart recipient. I also write the fictional...

WOMEN & GIRLS: MADAME TUSSAUD

MADAME TUSSAUD. Most travelers are familiar with her name because of the wax “museums” that populate touristy hotspots the...