Beatrice Gormley Explained

Beatrice Gormley (born October 15, 1942) 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. She wanted to be a writer since the age of 9, because she loved to read.

She is a graduate of Pomona College and has worked as a book editor.

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.

In 2008, she authored a biography: Barack Obama, Our 44th President.[1] 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

Notes and References

  1. News: Presidential ambitions . Joseph P. Kahn . The Boston Globe . December 15, 2008.