The Leather Apron Club: Benjamin Franklin, His Son Billy & America's First Circulating Library
School year: Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6
No. of pages 32
Published: 2021
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"The Leather Apron Club: Benjamin Franklin, His Son Billy & America's First Circulating Library" by Jane Yolen explores the relationship between the renowned Founding Father Benjamin Franklin and his son William. Set against the backdrop of early America, the story delves into their differing views and political ideologies, highlighting the complexities of their father-son dynamic. Through the lens of Franklin's vision for a circulating library—as a means to educate and empower the public—the narrative underscores themes of family, ambition, and the transformative power of knowledge in a burgeoning democracy. Their journey showcases the challenges of reconciliation amid the revolutionary spirit of the time. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 2nd grade-5th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 7-10 years.
There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2021 by Charlesbridge Publishing, U. S. .
Jane Yolen has written almost three hundred books, many of them awardwinners. She lives in St. Andrews, Scotland, and Hatfield, Massachusetts.
This book features the following characters:
William Franklin
This book features the character William Franklin.
Benjamin Franklin
This book features Benjamin Franklin.