Virginia Hamilton: America’s Storyteller

This biography tells the life of Virginia Hamilton, a twentieth-century author of children’s literature. It relates her life to her books and awards, placing her work at the center of the account. The volume also includes photographs, a glossary, notes, and a bibliography. Hamilton’s husband, the poet Arnold Adoff, reviewed the biography for accuracy. The book presents Hamilton’s career as a children’s author and considers the writing for which she was recognized.