The President Has Been Shot!: The Assassination of John F. Kennedy
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 288
Published: 2021
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"The President Has Been Shot!: The Assassination of John F. Kennedy" by James L. Swanson is a gripping account of the events surrounding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. The book paints a vivid portrait of the day, detailing the tense atmosphere in Dallas, the frantic moments leading up to the shooting, and the immediate aftermath. Swanson combines thorough research with a narrative style that immerses readers in the chaos and turmoil of that fateful day. Through interviews, eyewitness accounts, and historical context, he captures the impact of Kennedy's assassination on the nation and the world. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade+.
This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.
There are 288 pages in this book. This book was published in 2021 by Scholastic US .
James Swanson is the Edgar Award-winning author of the New York Times bestsellers Manhunt and its sequel, Bloody Crimes.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award
This book was recognised by the South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award.
Cybils Award - Nonfiction - YA
This book was recognised in the Nonfiction - YA category by the Cybils Award. The Cybils Awards is a group of readers passionate about seeking out and recognizing books that represent diversity, inclusion, and appropriate representation for children and teens. To accomplish that goal, the Cybils Awards works to recognize books written for children and young adults that combine both the highest literary merit and popular appeal.
Alabama Camellia Award - Nonfiction
This book was recognised in the Nonfiction category by the Alabama Camellia Award.
Delaware Diamonds Award - Middle School
This book was recognised in the Middle School category by the Delaware Diamonds Award.
Virginia Readers Choice Award - Middle School
This book was recognised in the Middle School category by the Virginia Readers Choice Award.
Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award
This book was recognised by the Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award.
Parents' Choice Award - Historical Fiction
This book was recognised in the Historical Fiction category by the Parents' Choice Award.
Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award
This book was recognised by the Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award.
Jefferson Cup - Older Readers
This book was recognised in the Older Readers category by the Jefferson Cup.
Volunteer State Book Award - Middle School
This book was recognised in the Middle School category by the Volunteer State Book Award.