When Jackie Saved Grand Central: The True Story of Jacqueline Kennedy's Fight for an American Icon
School year: Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5
No. of pages 48
Published: 2017
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"When Jackie Saved Grand Central" tells the inspiring true story of Jacqueline Kennedy's campaign to preserve Grand Central Terminal in New York City during the 1960s. When plans to demolish the iconic station emerged, Jackie, as First Lady, recognized the importance of this architectural gem. With determination and grace, she rallied public support and highlighted the terminal's historical value. The book showcases her passion for preserving American culture and heritage, illustrating how one person's advocacy can make a significant impact in saving a beloved landmark. Through beautiful illustrations and compelling narrative, it captures a pivotal moment in urban preservation history. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 1st grade-4th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 6-9 years.
There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published in 2017 by Clarion Books .
Alexandra Boiger is the illustrator of numerous children's books, including Thanks a LOT, Emily Post! by Jennifer LaRue Huget and The Little Bit Scary People by Emily Jenkins. Mrs. Boiger lives in Northern California with her husband and daughter. Visit her at www. alexandraboiger. com. Natasha Wing was born in Milford, Connecticut and now lives in Fort Collins, Colorado. After graduating from Arizona State University she married Daniel Wing and worked in advertising for a number of years. It wasn't until 1991 that she decided to write children's books. Luckily she sold her first book within six months and has been writing children's books and articles ever since.