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Lady Bird Johnson, That's Who!: The Story of a Cleaner and Greener America
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About Lady Bird Johnson, That's Who!: The Story Of A
About the Author Tracy Nelson Maurer is the author of over a hundred books, including Samuel Morse, That's Who! and John Deere, That's Who! and many other nonfiction books for children. She lives near Minneapolis with her family, and loves to interact with readers on her frequent school and library visits. Ginnie Hsu is an illustrator, designer, animator, maker and educator living in upstate NY where she teaches illustration at the University of Syracuse. Her love for drawing began in her childhood in Taiwan, and her work is often inspired by everyday life, nature, human living, travel and old artifacts she randomly finds. She loves mixing new and traditional media to create magic for all. Her illustrated books include A Home Named Walter and Lady Bird Johnson, That's Who! and her publishing clients include Quarto, Old Dungate Press, Henry Holt, and Feiwel and Friends at Macmillan. Product Description Lady Bird Johnson, That's Who! is Tracy Nelson Maurer's lively picture book biography of Lady Bird Johnson, with a focus on her environmentalist passion and legacy as First Lady. Who fought to stop pollution? Who helped make America cleaner and greener? Lady Bird Johnson, That's Who! Claudia Alta Taylor was a lonely girl, shy as a butterfly growing up in Texas. She never dreamed she'd blossom into a visionary leader whose love for wildflowers, beautiful landscapes, and building community compelled her to lead the effort to combat pollution in the United States. A lifelong environmentalist, Lady Bird Johnson embraced her platform as First Lady to promote policy that beautified America’s roadways, waterways and parks, inspiring people to take pride in the places they live. With elements of women’s history, civics, and conservationism, this is a timely and informative picture book biography. From School Library Journal K-Gr 3-Former First Lady Claudia Alta "Lady Bird" Johnson (1912-2007), like her namesake the ladybug, spent her childhood among flowers, nature, and the wilderness surrounding her Texas country home. Johnson was a quiet and shy child who preferred picking wildflower bouquets over speaking in front of audiences; however, her confidence and influence grew as she reached adulthood and became First Lady. Maurer's picture book biography follows a similar narrative format as her previous works about Samuel Morse and John Deere. The chronological text follows Lady Bird's noteworthy accomplishments through her childhood, her marriage to President Lyndon B. Johnson, and her political endeavors such as drawing the nation's attention to pollution, preservation, and conservation. Though the early life of Johnson is detailed, Maurer races through the Kennedy administration and historic events of the 1960s. Overall, this title is a fitting introduction that will support further research about Johnson's life and contributions. Back matter includes additional facts, resources, and a bibliography of works for young and adult readers. Hsu's light, airy illustrations utilize thematic wildflowers to vividly frame key moments and people. VERDICT Recommended for elementary biography collections looking for titles centered on female influencers and environmental champions.-Jamie Jensen, Wayne Cox Elem. Sch., Roanoke, TXα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. Review A 2022 Texas Topaz Nonfiction Reading List Selection "[A] fitting introduction that will support further research about Johnson’s life and contributions. Back matter includes additional facts, resources, and a bibliography of works for young and adult readers. Hsu’s light, airy illustrations utilize thematic wildflowers to vividly frame key moments and people. Recommended for elementary biography collections looking for titles centered on female influencers and environmental champions." ―School Library Journal
