Conceived and created by the National Children’s Book and Literacy Alliance (NCBLA), this incomparable collection of essays, personal accounts, historical fiction, and poetry melds with an equally stunning array of original art to offer a multifaceted look at America’s history through the prism of the White House. This highly engaging compendium of writing and illustrations, expressing varied viewpoints and interwoven with key historical events, is a vital resource for family sharing and classroom use — and a stirring reminder that the story of the White House is the story of every American.

Included in this extraordinary volume for readers of all ages:

• Introduction by best-selling author and historian David McCullough

• Contributions from more than 100 authors and illustrators, including the National Ambassador for Young People's Literature and winners of the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award, the Newbery and Caldecott Medals, and many other awards and accolades

• A letter to readers from from the NCBLA

• Notes on contributors, a list of sources, an index, and more!

• Published by Candlewick Press