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.

Have We Deviated From John Adams’s Vision for Education, or Is the System too Sick to Fix?

Author David Bruce Smith interviews Grace Leatherman, Executive Director, National Council for History Education

Martha Meehan-Cohen and David Bruce Smith Discuss Washington, Adams & Marshall

They talked about John Marshall, George Washington, and John Adams.

Alex Nyerges, Director of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, and Author David Bruce Smith, Discuss Art in Storytelling

They talked about the ways in which paintings and drawings stimulate children to understand their heritage, and America’s, as well.

Author David Bruce Smith and Julie Silverbrook of ConSource Discuss Abigail & John

Listen to their lively discussion about the new children's history book.

Author David Bruce Smith and French-American Cultural Foundation’s Debra Dunn discuss Abigail & John

The conversation focused on the history of the nation, presidency of John Adams, the relationship between France and America over...

Abigail & John Entertains and Educates Young Readers about American History

Online Curriculum Guides Enhance the Teaching and Learning Experience

Abigail & John Artfully Tells Engaging True Life Story of Historical Couple

Author David Bruce Smith, and world-renowned artist, Clarice Smith, have collaborated on a compelling, historical biography of Abigail and John...

Abigail & John, the Inaugural Book of the Grateful American Book Series, Is Now Available

Abigail and John Adams were not just husband and wife; they were prolific collaborators who helped nurture the U.S. in...

Abigail & John, the Inaugural Book of the Grateful American Book Series, Is Now Available

A new children’s picture book, written by David Bruce Smith and illustrated by Clarice Smith, tells the story of America’s...

Abigail & John

Written by David Bruce Smith. Illustrated by Clarice Smith. The inaugural book of the Grateful American Book Series

Writing the History of Early American History with David Bruce Smith

Author David Bruce Smith sits down with Jim Ambuske to discuss his new book, Abigail & John, a portrait of...

Author David Bruce Smith and Debra Dunn, Executive Director, French-American Cultural Foundation, Discuss Abigail & John

Michael Poliakoff of ACTA's Higher Ed Now interviews David Bruce Smith, CEO and founder of the Grateful American Foundation and...

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