Beatrice Gormley

American writer (born 1942)

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Beatrice Gormley (born October 15, 1942)^[1] is an American writer who specializes in biographies for children. She has published a number of books with publishers such as Simon & Schuster and Scholastic.

Biography

Gormley was born in Glendale, California.^[1] She wanted to be a writer since the age of 9, because she loved to read^{[citation needed]}.

She is a graduate of Pomona College and has worked as a book editor.^[1]

In 1979, she wrote her first book. At 39 years old, she had her first book published.

Beatrice visits many schools and validates the importance of revision and rewriting.^{[citation needed]}

In 2008, she authored a biography: Barack Obama, Our 44th President.^[2] Her 2021 picture book, Joe Biden: Our 46th President appeared on the 2022 Bank Street Children's Book Committee's Best Books of the Year List.

Beatrice is currently writing a historical novel for kids.

Personal life

Beatrice and her husband Robert, an editor, live in Massachusetts. They have two daughters together, Katie and Jenny.

Books by Beatrice Gormley

Poisoned Honey, A Story of Mary Magdalene, Knopf, 2010. 978-0-375-85207-7
Salome, a novel, Knopf, April 2007. 978-0-375-83908-5
Adara, a novel, Eerdmans, 2002. 0-8028-5216-5
Miriam, a novel. Eerdmans, 1999. 0-8028-5156-8
C. S. Lewis, The Man Behind Narnia, Wm. B. Eerdmans, 2005. 0-8028-5301-3
First Ladies, Women Who Called The White House Home, Scholastic, 2004. 0-590-25518-5
Louisa May Alcott, Young Novelist (Childhood of Famous Americans series), Aladdin Paperbacks (Simon & Schuster),1999. 0-689-82025-9
Amelia Earhart, Young Aviator (Childhood of Famous Americans), Aladdin Paperbacks (Simon & Schuster), 2000. 0-689-83188-9
Laura Ingalls Wilder, Young Pioneer (Childhood of Famous Americans series), Aladdin Paperbacks (Simon & Schuster), 2001. 0-689-83924-3
Jacqueline KENNEDY ONASSIS, Friend of the Arts (Childhood of Famous Americans), Aladdin Paperbacks (Simon & Schuster), 2002. 0-689-85295-9
Laura Bush, America’s First Lady, Aladdin Paperbacks (Simon & Schuster), 2003. 0-689-85366-1
Maria Mitchell, The Soul of an Astronomer Wm. B. Eerdmans, 2nd ed. 2004. 0-8028-5264-5
Althea Gibson, Young Tennis Player (Childhood of Famous Americans), Aladdin (Simon & Schuster), 2005. 0-689-87187-2
Diana, Princess of Wales, Young Royalty (Childhood of World Figures), Aladdin (Simon & Schuster), 2005. 1-4169-0021-7
Julius Caesar, Young Statesman (Childhood of World Figures), Aladdin (Simon & Schuster), 2006. 978-1-4169-1281-1
Marie Curie, Young Scientist (Childhood of World Figures), Aladdin (Simon & Schuster), 2007. 9-781-4169-1545-4
Back to the Titanic! (Travelers Through Time #1) Scholastic (Apple), 1994. 0-590-46226-1
Back to Paul Revere! (Travelers Through Time # 2) Scholastic (Apple), 1994. 0-590-46227-X
Back to the Day Lincoln Was Shot! (Travelers Through Time #3) Scholastic (Apple),1994. 0-590-46228-8
Mail-Order Wings, Dutton, 1981. 0-595-15204-x
Fifth Grade Magic, Dutton, 1982. 0-525-44007-0
Best Friend Insurance, Dutton, 1983. 0-525-44066-6
The Ghastly Glasses, Dutton, 1985. 0-525-44215-4
Richard and the Vratch, Avon Camelot, 1987 0-380-75207-7
Paul's Volcano, Houghton Mifflin, 1987. 0-395-43079-8
More Fifth Grade Magic, Dutton, 1989 0-595-15203-1
Wanted: UFO, Dutton, 1990. 0-525-44593-5
Sky Guys to White Cat, Dutton, 1991. 0-525-44743-1
Ellie's Birthstone Ring, Dutton, 1992. 0-525-44969-8

References

^ ^a ^b ^c The U.S. Library of Congress cites for birthdate, Cataloging in Publication data provided in 1995; for birthplace, Contemporary Authors Online; for college education and former occupation, her official website.
"Gormley, Beatrice". Library of Congress Authorities (lccn.loc.gov). Retrieved 2015-09-22.
^ Joseph P. Kahn (December 15, 2008). "Presidential ambitions". The Boston Globe.