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.

Celebrate the Season at Mount Vernon with an American Founding Couple

David Bruce Smith's "Abigail & John" is now available on Mount Vernon's retail shops; illustrations by Clarice Smith.

Getting to Know Dolley & James Madison

A Blog about Dolley & James Madison - Part 1 by David Bruce Smith for National Council for History Education

“…I Cannot Be Happy, Nor Tolerable Without You”

A Blog About Abigail and John, Part 5: In the final blog post about Abigail and John Adams, author David...

“My Dearest Friend/Miss Adorable”

A Blog About Abigail and John, Part 4: This is the fourth part of a continuing series of blog posts...

“Braintree, Boston, Britain and Back”

A Blog About Abigail and John, Part 3: In the third post on Historic Deerfield's blog about Abigail and John...

Friendship with Thomas Jefferson

A Blog About Abigail and John, Part 2: In Historic Deerfield's second post about Abigail and John Adams, author David...

Abigail, John and “Their” Crowd

A Blog About Abigail and John, Part 1: Historic Deerfield’s resident historians pose questions to Smith, author of Abigail &...

Instructional Video for Teachers and Parents to Use in Conjunction with “Abigail & John”

The engaging and illuminating instructional video is designed to enhance the teaching and learning experience of the highly regarded book,...

Implementing Abigail & John at Home and in the Classroom

A new instructional video, produced by David Bruce Smith, offers teachers and parents pedagogical strategies and activities to use in...

It took a Long Time for Abigail and John Adams to secure a place in history.
Now, what?

Louise Mirrer, president & CEO of New-York Historical, interviews author David Bruce Smith about Abigail & John and their times.

Illustrating a Historical Partnership: Abigail and John Adams

The NMWA interviews the author about the genesis of the book and his creative partnership with his mother, renowned painter...

Abigail Adams warned her husband, “Remember the Ladies” Did She Forsee the Suffrage Movement?

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