Children's author Anne Bustard on her favorite picture book biographies and a few collected biographies, too, birthday by birthday.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
April 21 Birthday: John Muir
John Muir, preservationist
Apr. 21, 1838-Dec. 24, 1914
John Muir: America’s First Environmentalist by Kathryn Lasky, illustrated by Stan Fellows (Candlewick, 2006)
The life and accomplishments of Muir, an environmental pioneer, who among other things promoted the establishment of Yosemite as a park, are heralded in this book. Selections from his diary are woven throughout the story and add depth to the telling.
The Sierra Club maintains an exhibit to John Muir, founder of the organization.