Grab Hold of the PAST

Having written and/or illustrated more than forty books, including "Three Young Pilgrims," her popular "Ghosts of the White House," and "Remember the Ladies, 100 Great American Women," Cheryl Harness has made a name for herself in the field of history, presented to young readers. "A delight, appropriately full of life and understanding," wrote David McCullough, about Harness's picture book biography of "The Revolutionary John Adams (National Geographic, 2003)/
Now, in Grab Hold of the Past Cheryl Harness presents her readers with a collection of essays, her own unique, often humorous, take on history - even singable poems such as Cheryl's "Ballad of the Pony Express."
You'll find a bounty of historical quotations, too, as well as resources, all designed to "Add Sparkle & Depth to Your Life in the Present," by deepening your understanding of the living past. "After all, who we've been is who we are." C.H.

"I'd encourage any young reader to scan their libraries and bookstores for more splendid nonfiction by Harness."
Knoxville News-Sentinel

"Harness has an uncanny knack for making history fun. She breathes life into the past via a strong narrative and child-friendly illustrations." Gannett News Service