James Tobin (author) facts for kids
James E. Tobin, born in 1956, is an American writer. He writes books about history and the lives of famous people. Since 2006, he has taught journalism at Miami University in Ohio.
Contents
About James E. Tobin
James E. Tobin is a well-known author. He writes interesting books about history. He also writes about the lives of important people. One of his most famous books is Ernie Pyle's War. It tells the story of a famous World War II reporter. This book won a big award in 1997. It was called the National Book Critics Circle Award.
His Books
Tobin has written many books. One book, To Conquer the Air, is about the Wright Brothers. It tells how they worked to invent the airplane. Another book is The Man He Became. This book is about Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR). It explains how FDR overcame polio to become president.
In 2021, Tobin wrote a special version of the FDR story for young people. It is called Master of His Fate. This book helps younger readers understand FDR's journey.
Books for Young Readers
James Tobin has also written books for younger children. He worked with cartoonist Dave Coverly on these. Their books include Sue MacDonald Had a Book and The Very Inappropriate Word. These are fun picture books for kids.
Early Life and Career
James Tobin studied history at the University of Michigan. He earned his first degree there in 1978. Later, he earned a PhD in history from the same university in 1986. After college, he worked as a reporter. From 1986 to 1998, he wrote for The Detroit News. He has also written many articles about the history of the University of Michigan.
Awards and Recognition
James E. Tobin's books have won several awards:
- Ernie Pyle's War: This book won the National Book Critics Circle Award in 1997. The New York Times also named it a Notable Book of 1997.
- To Conquer the Air: This book received the J. Anthony Lukas Work-in-Progress Award in 2000. It also won the Great Lakes Book Award. A historian from The Wall Street Journal listed it as one of the "Five Best" books about invention.
- The Man He Became: Tobin received a special award for this book. It was a Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Humanities in 2008. The book was also a runner-up for the Chautauqua Book Prize in 2014.
