

How she became a writer of American history has quite a lot to do with where she was born - not in America. Then she takes all that history and turns it around in her mind until it becomes a story her readers will enjoy. As a biographer, she tries to get to know the people and the times in which they lived through research including reading their own words.

Jean specializes in history books, especially people’s life stories. They’re also pretty much absolutely true. They’re often funny and full of adventure and always have great characters.

Jean Fritz, Who Wrote History Books for Children, Dies at 101, opens a new windowĪuthor Jean Fritz has written many books that kids enjoy.
