{"product_id":"the-story-of-benjamin-franklin-an-inspiring-biography-for-young-readers-the-story-of-biographies","title":"The Story of Benjamin Franklin: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers (The Story of Biographies)","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSHANNON ANDERSON\u003c\/b\u003e has taught for 25 years, from first grade through college level. Her career highlight was being named one of the Top 10 Teachers who inspired by the Today Show in 2019. Shannon is now a full-time author and speaker who loves to travel the country, inspiring young readers and writers through author visits. She served as the Regional Advisor for the Indiana chapter of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. Shannon likes to spread love and kindness on all days, not just Valentine's Day. You can learn more about her at ShannonIsTeaching.com.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"As a Franklin College graduate, Shannon Anderson has the ideal background to introduce Benjamin Franklin to young readers. \n\u003cem\u003eThe Story of Benjamin Franklin\u003c\/em\u003e follows the founding father from his early life in the colonies through his brilliant career as an inventor and his historic role in American independence, and ultimately to his emergence as a vocal abolitionist. Children will love this fascinating biography!\" \n\u003cstrong\u003e--Kerry N. Prather, President, Franklin College\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"If you are curious about Benjamin Franklin, read \n\u003cem\u003eThe Story of Benjamin Franklin\u003c\/em\u003e. Shannon Anderson presents him as lighthearted and curious. She shares Benjamin Franklin's love for books, for work, and for new ideas to solve problems.\" \n\u003cstrong\u003e--Judy Kanne, Jasper County Historian and Former Children's Literature Professor at Saint Joseph's College, Indiana\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Anderson's Benjamin Franklin biography for young historians is a wonderful introduction to an extraordinary life. 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