Grateful American Book Series

A series of books about American historical figures. Written by David Bruce Smith and illustrated by Clarice Smith. Visit the book series site.

Souvenirs of the Riviera

A compendium of Clarice Smith’s paintings of the South of France, with text by her son, David Bruce Smith

“Abigail & John” Interactive
by WETA’s Reading Rockets

WETA's Reading Rockets offers an exclusive digital version of the children's history book

“Abigail & John” Animated
by Museum of the American Revolution

The Museum of the American Revolution animates the children's history book

Inspiring a Love of History

Museum of the American Revolution's President & CEO Dr. R. Scott Stephenson chats with Martha Meehan-Cohen and David Bruce Smith...

Remember Abigail Adams,
our Founding Mother, but on May 9th–Celebrate Yours

Now Available: Abigail & John Written by David Bruce Smith Illustrations by Clarice Smith Abigail & John is available for...

James Madison: Becoming a Leader

A Blog about Dolley & James Madison - Part 4 - Last in a Series by David Bruce Smith for...

Historic Deerfield Features “Abigail & John”

written by David Bruce Smith and illustrated by Clarice Smith The 18th-Century New England Village is two hours from the...

“Abigail & John” available at
Supreme Court Historical Society

David Bruce Smith's "Abigail & John" is now available at Supreme Court Historical Society; illustrations by Clarice Smith.

“Abigail & John” Featured at
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

David Bruce Smith's "Abigail & John" is now available at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts; illustrations by Clarice Smith.

Dolley & James Madison, Part III

A Blog about Dolley & James Madison - Part 3 by David Bruce Smith for National Council for History Education

“Abigail & John” Featured at
New-York Historical Society

David Bruce Smith's "Abigail & John" is now available at New-York Historical Society; illustrations by Clarice Smith.

Dolley and James
The Madison’s as a Power Couple

A Blog about Dolley & James Madison - Part 2 by David Bruce Smith for National Council for History Education

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