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James Giblin

Where and When he Was Born

James Giblin was born in Cleveland, Ohio.

He was born July 8, 1933

He grew up nearby Pennsylvania.

What He Was Like While Growing Up

He was a shy bookish kid.

He enjoyed going to the movies.

He liked exotic setting movies.

He worked on the school newspaper in Jr. High.

Successes and Awards

Got the Golden Kite Award.

Society of Children's Book Writers and Education.

American Book Award for Children's Non-fiction.

Types of Books he Writes

Didn’t write children's books at the start.

Easy to understand, but lots of details.

Has a lot of flair in historical detail.

Started writing books for children later in his career.

Most of his children's books are on historical developments.

My Own Opinion and Critics Opinion on His Books

Critics seem to have liked his books from my searches.

Haven't read any books of his yet but I plan on it.

"James Giblin." Authors and Writers for Young Children. Volume 75. Detroit, Michigan. Gale Research Inc. Pages 71-75.
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