Virginia Hamilton was the most honored American writer of books for children. Born and raised in Ohio, she grew up hearing the stories of her grandfather, a man who escaped slavery when he was just a boy. She also heard tales about his friends, Underground Railroad conductors and organizers. Of mixed ancestry herself (Cherokee, Patawatami and African American), Virginia Hamilton weaves history, culture and the voices of the elders into each and every one of her books.
Virginia Hamilton’s family was one of storytellers, and her books about childhood, adolescence, race, culture, history, folktales, biographies, traditions, and fantasy have earned countless awards.
Her greatest award, however, was knowing that her stories contributed to the lives of “…children who didn’t have family storytellers to tell them of their rich ethnic culture.” Virginia Hamilton wrote, published, researched, and celebrated the rich fabric of American life and supported the writers and teachers who wish to share this with others.
Virginia Hamilton’s family was one of storytellers, and her books about childhood, adolescence, race, culture, history, folktales, biographies, traditions, and fantasy have earned countless awards.
Her greatest award, however, was knowing that her stories contributed to the lives of “…children who didn’t have family storytellers to tell them of their rich ethnic culture.” Virginia Hamilton wrote, published, researched, and celebrated the rich fabric of American life and supported the writers and teachers who wish to share this with others.
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