Writing Matters

by Milton Meltzer

Milton Meltzer is a very well-known and well-respected author of children's nonfiction.
- A fabulous way for young readers to learn about contemporary U.S. history, such as the Great Depression and World War II, firsthand through Meltzer's experiences.
- Excellent for reports and projects on writers and autobiography.
Grades 5-8 National Social Studies Standards
Time, Continuity, & Change: II
- Identify and describe selected historical periods and patterns of change within and across cultures.
Individual Development & Identity: IV
- Relates personal change to social, cultural, and historical contexts

159 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2004

About the author

Milton Meltzer wrote 110 books, five of which were nominated for the National Book Award. With Langston Hughes, he co-authored A Pictorial History of Black Americans, now in its sixth edition. He received the 2001 Laura Ingalls Wilder Award for his contribution to children's literature, the 1986 Jane Addams Peace Association Children's Book Award, and the 2000 Regina Medal. He died in New York City of esophageal cancer at age 94.