SparkleCast Episode 10 – Inspiring a Love of History with Steve Sheinkin
Steve Sheinkin is an award-winning author of thrilling history books for young adults.
In this episode, Steve, David, and Rebecca talk about “The View from Above," (the first story in our new story series called FIFTY: The Stars, the States and the Stories), explore the difference between history and historical fiction, and ask the question, "What is true?"
Story: “The View from Above " from the FIFTY: The Stars, the States and the Stories Series.
Tools:
How to inspire a love of history in your children
Honoring the curious details in a biography or historical event
How historical fiction can be a seed for learning the "true story"
Appreciating the contradictions that make up the USA
SparkleCast Episode 10 – Inspiring a Love of History with Steve Sheinkin
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More about Steve Sheinkin!
Steve Sheinkin is an author of several nonfiction young adult historical "thrillers" including "Bomb," “Most Dangerous,” “The Port Chicago 50,” and his most recent: “Undefeated: Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School Football Team.” His books and graphic novels have won several awards including the Newberry Honor and Silbert Medal. He lives with his wife and two children in Saratoga Springs, New York.
(Author photo: Erica Miller)
About the Author
Rebecca Beegle
Rebecca is Sparkle Stories' former production manager and co-host (along with David) of the SparkleCast podcast. She is also a writer, producer, and storyteller who performs in theaters, films, and living rooms. Find out more at rebeccabeegle.com.
