Illustrator: Matt Faulkner
Publisher: Simon Schuster Books for Young Readers
Publication Date: 2002
Genre: Nonfiction/Informational Picture Book
Reading Level: 4th-5th Grade
Brief Overview: This book is about the history of Thanksgiving and how Sarah Hale used persuasive letter writing as a means to get Thanksgiving made into a national holiday. This book encourages persuasive writing and touches on important topics such as women’s rights, schools for all children, and the abolition of slavery.
Integrated Activity: Write a formal letter to the principal of your school about a school rule you believe should be changed or a holiday you believe the school should celebrate. Give your reasons why.
Reviewer’s Name and Affiliation: Erica Hicks, Valdosta State University
