Capital Days: Michael Shiner's Journal and the Growth of Our Nation's Capital (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781419707339)

Capital Days introduces young readers to Washington, D.C., during the early to mid-19th century. Spanning more than 60 years, the story of Michael Shiner (c. 1804-1880) highlights a period of immense change in our country and its capital. Covering the burning of the city during the War of 1812, the rebuilding of the Capitol and White House, the raising of the Washington Monument, and on through the Civil War, the end of slavery, and numerous other "capital days," this book offers readers fresh insights and background on how our nation's capital came to be. The book includes excerpts from Shiner's diary, other primary sources, archival images, and a timeline.Much as she did in Maritcha and Searching for Sarah Rector, award-winning author Tonya Bolden expertly examines the intricacies of American history through the lens of one relatable person's life.

Author: Tonya Bolden
ISBN-10: 1419707337
ISBN-13: 9781419707339
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Language: English
Published: 01/06/2015
Pages: 96
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.70lbs
Size: 10.10h x 10.20w x 0.80d

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 02/01/2015 pg. 126
Booklist 02/01/2015 pg. 39
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 01/01/2015
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 02/01/2015 pg. 301
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2015 pg. 222 - Marginal, Seriously Flawed

About the Author
Tonya Bolden's work has garnered many accolades, including the Coretta Scott King Honor Award, James Madison Book Award, School Library Journal Best Book of the Year, YALSA Best Book of the Year, and CCBC Best Book of the Year. She lives in New York City.