Virginia Born

David Messick

ISBN 10: 173324848X / ISBN 13: 9781733248488

Published by Rainbow Productions, Inc., 2022

About this Item

Virginia is a rich and diverse state that has been the birthplace of many influential people. "Virginia Born - Amazing People from the Commonwealth" tells the story of seven of those people.We start with Pocahontas who united Native American and British colonists as America's first Ambassador. George Washington helps us found a new nation by becoming "the man who would not be king." Another Washington from the state, Booker T. Washington, begins his life as an enslaved child who dreams of going to school. Once his dream comes true, he shares the gift of education with others.We learn that Bill "Bojangles" Robinson is not the man in the famous song. He is, instead, a gifted dancer who generously shares his dancing and his wealth with others. Patsy Cline and Ella Fitzgerald struggle through difficult childhoods to become singing legends.Arthur Ashe refines his athletic skills to become a tennis great. He then uses his fame to bring justice to people in South Africa.The book is generously illustrated with original paintings, rare historic images and new photographs of historic sites around the Commonwealth of Virginia.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Virginia Born
• Publisher: Rainbow Productions, Inc.
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 173324848X
• ISBN 13: 9781733248488
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Liu Light
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Virginia is a beautiful and diverse state. It is enhanced by the many amazing people who were born here. Meet seven of them up close and learn how they made their state and the world a better place. Included are stories of Pocahontas, America’s first ambassador. George Washington refused to be king in order to create a more perfect country. Booker T. Washington dreamed of being able to read. Once he achieved his dreams, he created a school to help others learn as well. Then there’s the real story of Bill Bojangles Robinson. He was not the man in the famous song. He was, however a man with a heart of gold. Arthur Ashe uses his tennis skills to help free a nation. Patsy Cline and Ella Fitzgerald overcome early obstacles to become legendary singers. Filled with original illustrations and never before published photographs.

About the Author

David Messick is the founder of Rainbow Puppet Productions. As a writer and composer, he has created dozens of original children’s musicals including “Follow Me, a story of the Tuskegee Airmen” for the Smithsonian Institute National Air and Space Museum. He has performed with legendary performers including movie legend Mickey Rooney and Broadway legend Carol Channing. He collaborated with the Tony Award winning director and designer of “The Wiz,” Geoffrey Holder to produce “Amazon Adventures.” He’s also worked on development projects for the Oprah Winfrey Show and the Disney Channel. He and his wife Marcy have been blessed with two amazing boys… Joshua and Luke. www.davidmessick.com