Anneographies » May http://www.annebustard.com/anneographies Anne Bustard Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:41:51 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 May 31 Birthday: Walt Whitman http://www.annebustard.com/anneographies/2011/05/may-31-birthday-walt-whitman-4/ http://www.annebustard.com/anneographies/2011/05/may-31-birthday-walt-whitman-4/#comments Tue, 31 May 2011 13:18:32 +0000 Anne http://www.annebustard.com/anneographies/?p=4149 Walt Whitman, writer

May 31, 1819-March 26, 1892

Walt Whitman: Words for America by Barbara Kerley, illustrated by Brian Selznick (Scholastic, 2004)

A poet and more, Whitman’s life is explored in this tribute to an American icon.

Poets.org offers a bio and photo of Whitman on their site as well as external links.

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May 30, 1909-June 13, 1986

Once Upon a Time in Chicago: The Story of Benny Goodman by Jonah Winter, illustrated by Jeanette Winter (Hyperion, 2000)

An accomplished clarinet player, Goodman, known as The “King of Swing,” began playing when he was in the fourth grade…and never stopped.

Click over to a biography of Goodman with audio features on the PBS.org site of Jazz, a film by Ken Burns.

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John F. Kennedy, U.S. President

May 29, 1917-November 22, 1963

Jack’s Path of Courage: The Life of John F. Kennedy by Doreen Rappaport, illustrated by Matt Tavares, Hyperion, 2010.

This portrait of the 35th President of the United States shows his zest for life, compassion for people and his personal and political challenges. Among other things, Kennedy was a huge advocate for the space program, created the Peace Corps and sought to end racial discrimination.

Go to The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum to read Kennedy’s White House Diary and take a virtual tour.

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