Eliza Hamilton: Founding Mother

A Step 3 BIOGRAPHY READER about the unsung historical figure and Founding Mother Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton.

Hamilton, the musical, is igniting American history fever in adults and kids--especially about the central figures of the play. Kids clearly want to know more, and this companion to early reader Alexander Hamilton: From Orphan to Founding Father will fill the void. Eliza Hamilton was so much more than just Alexander Hamilton's wife. She was a spirited girl who grew up to be a strong woman with a big heart and amazing strength of character. She rescued many children in need during her life. In fact, she and others established New York City's first orphanage--which became a place that is still helping needy children to this day. She lived for 50 years after Hamilton's death in the infamous duel, and she preserved his historical legacy and contributed to American history with other Founding Mothers in ways that will finally be shared widely with those newly interested in Colonial and Revolutionary War times.

Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics--for children who are ready to read on their own.

MONICA KULLING is a nonfiction maven. She has written numerous picture books, books of poetry, and biographies for children, including a number of Step into Reading HISTORY and BIOGRAPHY READERS. She lives in Toronto with her partner and their adorable pets.

VALERIO FABBRETTI was born in Rome and studied illustration in San Francisco, where he is currently living and working as a character designer for Cartoon Network. Valerio has great passion for drawing, comic books, cereal, and spaghetti westerns. Visit him at valeriofabbretti.com.