Biography Writing

Patricia McKissack has written many biographies- subjects including Frederick Douglass, Langston Hughes, Martin Luther King, Jr., Satchel Paige, Zora Neale Hurston, and Sojourner Truth. For a list of specific titles and more biographies, visit this link.

In her Historical Fiction/Biography videoconference series, Pat shares with students her experiences writing biographies and historical fiction- the type of preparation and research that goes into it. This series can be geared toward elementary through high school, depending on who connects and when. Don’t miss out! Contact Rebecca for more information: rmorrison@csd.org