If you have never been excited about American history, you likely haven’t read one of Rosalyn Schanzer’s illustrated picture books.

Although the stories are written for children in elementary and middle school, the hardcover books are filled with so many interesting facts and such incredibly detailed artwork that they appeal to all ages.

Schanzer is a stickler for getting the details right, as you’ll learn below in the interview that our executive producer, Hope Katz Gibbs, did with this award-winning artist and writer.

Here’s to restoring enthusiasm in American history! — David Bruce Smith, founder, Grateful American™ Foundation • publisher, Grateful American™ Magazine