Beatrice Gormley facts for kids

Beatrice Gormley (born October 15, 1942) is an American author who writes biographies, especially for children. She has published many books with well-known companies like Simon & Schuster and Scholastic. Her stories help young readers learn about important people and historical events.

About Beatrice Gormley

Beatrice Gormley was born in Glendale, California. From a young age, she loved to read. This passion for books made her want to become a writer by the time she was nine years old.

She went to Pomona College and later worked as a book editor. This experience helped her understand how books are made. In 1979, she wrote her first book. It was published when she was 39 years old.

Beatrice often visits schools to talk to students. She teaches them how important it is to revise and rewrite their work. This helps them make their writing the best it can be.

Her Books About Presidents

In 2008, Beatrice wrote a biography about Barack Obama, Our 44th President. Later, her 2021 picture book, Joe Biden: Our 46th President, was recognized. It appeared on the 2022 Bank Street Children's Book Committee's Best Books of the Year List.

Currently, Beatrice is working on a historical novel for kids. This means it will be a fictional story set in the past.

Her Family Life

Beatrice Gormley lives in Massachusetts with her husband, Robert. He is also an editor. They have two daughters named Katie and Jenny.

Books by Beatrice Gormley

Beatrice Gormley has written many books for young readers. Here are some of them:

• Poisoned Honey, A Story of Mary Magdalene, Knopf, 2010. 978-0-375-85207-7
• Salome, a novel, Knopf, April 2007. 978-0-375-83908-5
• Adara, a novel, Eerdmans, 2002. 0-8028-5216-5
• Miriam, a novel. Eerdmans, 1999. 0-8028-5156-8
• C. S. Lewis, The Man Behind Narnia, Wm. B. Eerdmans, 2005. 0-8028-5301-3
• First Ladies, Women Who Called The White House Home, Scholastic, 2004. 0-590-25518-5
• Louisa May Alcott, Young Novelist (Childhood of Famous Americans series), Aladdin Paperbacks (Simon & Schuster), 1999. 0-689-82025-9
• Amelia Earhart, Young Aviator (Childhood of Famous Americans), Aladdin Paperbacks (Simon & Schuster), 2000. 0-689-83188-9
• Laura Ingalls Wilder, Young Pioneer (Childhood of Famous Americans series), Aladdin Paperbacks (Simon & Schuster), 2001. 0-689-83924-3
• Jacqueline KENNEDY ONASSIS, Friend of the Arts (Childhood of Famous Americans), Aladdin Paperbacks (Simon & Schuster), 2002. 0-689-85295-9
• Laura Bush, America’s First Lady, Aladdin Paperbacks (Simon & Schuster), 2003. 0-689-85366-1
• Maria Mitchell, The Soul of an Astronomer Wm. B. Eerdmans, 2nd ed. 2004. 0-8028-5264-5
• Althea Gibson, Young Tennis Player (Childhood of Famous Americans), Aladdin (Simon & Schuster), 2005. 0-689-87187-2
• Diana, Princess of Wales, Young Royalty (Childhood of World Figures), Aladdin (Simon & Schuster), 2005. 1-4169-0021-7
• Julius Caesar, Young Statesman (Childhood of World Figures), Aladdin (Simon & Schuster), 2006. 978-1-4169-1281-1
• Marie Curie, Young Scientist (Childhood of World Figures), Aladdin (Simon & Schuster), 2007. 9-781-4169-1545-4
• Back to the Titanic! (Travelers Through Time #1) Scholastic (Apple), 1994. 0-590-46226-1
• Back to Paul Revere! (Travelers Through Time # 2) Scholastic (Apple), 1994. 0-590-46227-X
• Back to the Day Lincoln Was Shot! (Travelers Through Time #3) Scholastic (Apple),1994. 0-590-46228-8
• Mail-Order Wings, Dutton, 1981. 0-595-15204-x
• Fifth Grade Magic, Dutton, 1982. 0-525-44007-0
• Best Friend Insurance, Dutton, 1983. 0-525-44066-6
• The Ghastly Glasses, Dutton, 1985. 0-525-44215-4
• Richard and the Vratch, Avon Camelot, 1987 0-380-75207-7
• Paul's Volcano, Houghton Mifflin, 1987. 0-395-43079-8
• More Fifth Grade Magic, Dutton, 1989 0-595-15203-1
• Wanted: UFO, Dutton, 1990. 0-525-44593-5
• Sky Guys to White Cat, Dutton, 1991. 0-525-44743-1
• Ellie's Birthstone Ring, Dutton, 1992. 0-525-44969-8