Beatrice Gormley facts for kids
Beatrice Gormley is an American writer. She writes biographies, which are true stories about people's lives, especially for kids. She has published many books with well-known companies like Simon & Schuster and Scholastic.
About Beatrice Gormley
Beatrice Gormley was born in Glendale, California, on October 15, 1942. She loved reading so much that she wanted to be a writer from the young age of nine.
She went to Pomona College and later worked as an editor for books. In 1979, she wrote her very first book. Her first published book came out when she was 39 years old.
Beatrice often visits schools to talk to students. She teaches them how important it is to check their work and rewrite it to make it better.
In 2008, she wrote a biography about Barack Obama, Our 44th President. Her picture book from 2021, Joe Biden: Our 46th President, was named one of the Best Books of the Year in 2022 by the Bank Street Children's Book Committee.
Beatrice is currently writing a historical novel for young readers.
Beatrice's Family Life
Beatrice lives in Massachusetts with her husband, Robert. Robert is also an editor. They have two daughters named Katie and Jenny.
Books by Beatrice Gormley
Beatrice Gormley has written many books for children. Here are some of her popular titles:
- Poisoned Honey, A Story of Mary Magdalene, Knopf, 2010.
- Salome, a novel, Knopf, April 2007.
- Adara, a novel, Eerdmans, 2002.
- Miriam, a novel. Eerdmans, 1999.
- C. S. Lewis, The Man Behind Narnia, Wm. B. Eerdmans, 2005.
- First Ladies, Women Who Called The White House Home, Scholastic, 2004.
- Louisa May Alcott, Young Novelist (Childhood of Famous Americans series), Aladdin Paperbacks (Simon & Schuster), 1999.
- Amelia Earhart, Young Aviator (Childhood of Famous Americans), Aladdin Paperbacks (Simon & Schuster), 2000.
- Laura Ingalls Wilder, Young Pioneer (Childhood of Famous Americans series), Aladdin Paperbacks (Simon & Schuster), 2001.
- Jacqueline KENNEDY ONASSIS, Friend of the Arts (Childhood of Famous Americans), Aladdin Paperbacks (Simon & Schuster), 2002.
- Laura Bush, America’s First Lady, Aladdin Paperbacks (Simon & Schuster), 2003.
- Maria Mitchell, The Soul of an Astronomer Wm. B. Eerdmans, 2nd ed. 2004.
- Althea Gibson, Young Tennis Player (Childhood of Famous Americans), Aladdin (Simon & Schuster), 2005.
- Diana, Princess of Wales, Young Royalty (Childhood of World Figures), Aladdin (Simon & Schuster), 2005.
- Julius Caesar, Young Statesman (Childhood of World Figures), Aladdin (Simon & Schuster), 2006.
- Marie Curie, Young Scientist (Childhood of World Figures), Aladdin (Simon & Schuster), 2007.
- Back to the Titanic! (Travelers Through Time #1) Scholastic (Apple), 1994.
- Back to Paul Revere! (Travelers Through Time # 2) Scholastic (Apple), 1994.
- Back to the Day Lincoln Was Shot! (Travelers Through Time #3) Scholastic (Apple),1994.
- Mail-Order Wings, Dutton, 1981.
- Fifth Grade Magic, Dutton, 1982.
- Best Friend Insurance, Dutton, 1983.
- The Ghastly Glasses, Dutton, 1985.
- Richard and the Vratch, Avon Camelot, 1987.
- Paul's Volcano, Houghton Mifflin, 1987.
- More Fifth Grade Magic, Dutton, 1989.
- Wanted: UFO, Dutton, 1990.
- Sky Guys to White Cat, Dutton, 1991.
- Ellie's Birthstone Ring, Dutton, 1992.
