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★ . . . This oversize, handsome package introduces a little-known aspect of American Revolution history through pithy words and often dramatic pictures. It respects its audience while highlighting the historically significant friendship and Lafayette contributions it portrays.
★ . . . This oversize, handsome package introduces a little-known aspect of American Revolution history through pithy words and often dramatic pictures. It respects its audience while highlighting the historically significant friendship and Lafayette contributions it portrays.

★ . . . This oversize, handsome package introduces a little-known aspect of American Revolution history through pithy words and often dramatic pictures. It respects its audience while highlighting the historically significant friendship and Lafayette contributions it portrays.

★ . . . This oversize, handsome package introduces a little-known aspect of American Revolution history through pithy words and often dramatic pictures. It respects its audience while highlighting the historically significant friendship and Lafayette contributions it portrays.

★ . . . This oversize, handsome package introduces a little-known aspect of American Revolution history through pithy words and often dramatic pictures. It respects its audience while highlighting the historically significant friendship and Lafayette contributions it portrays.

★ . . . This oversize, handsome package introduces a little-known aspect of American Revolution history through pithy words and often dramatic pictures. It respects its audience while highlighting the historically significant friendship and Lafayette contributions it portrays.
1. Nineteen-year-old French nobleman Marquis de Lafayette left his family and wealthy lifestyle behind because he believed in America’s desire for independence, a key moment in American Revolution history. He defied his king’s order to stay in France, paid for his own ship and crew, managed to learn English during the month-long voyage despite being violently seasick, and volunteered for the Continental Army when the Continental Congress refused his services.
2. As the Continental Army was being defeated at the Battle of Brandywine, Lafayette rode his horse into the field and convinced the terrified American troops not to run away in fear. A musket ball shot through his leg, and he pressed on despite the agonizing pain. Without his heroism and Lafayette's contributions, there wouldn’t have been an army left to fight another day.
3. Lafayette convinced the French king to send troops as well as weapons and ammunition to the Continental Army. We could never have won the war without our French alliance and the significant contributions of Lafayette.
4. Lafayette supported Washington and helped him gain intelligence during this dark moment when Washington’s officers plotted a mutiny against him, a situation that threatened to destroy democracy and the future of American Revolution history.
5. Lafayette cornered British Commander Cornwallis at Yorktown, Virginia, and sent word to Washington that their final victory was secured. The French fleet blocked British ships from fleeing, and the American Revolution was won.
“I hope you will keep Lord Cornwallis safe, without provisions or forage until we arrive,” Washington wrote to Lafayette while en route to Yorktown.
6. Lafayette's triumphant return in 1824 rekindled America's pride and inspired Americans to celebrate our nation's history, making it a notable subject in children's history books.
Selene Castrovilla and "Martha Washington" meet in Virginia!
★ . . . This oversize, handsome package introduces a little-known aspect of American Revolution history through pithy words and often dramatic pictures. It respects its audience while highlighting the historically significant friendship and Lafayette contributions it portrays.

Selene recently visited the Library of Congress Young Readers Center, where she discovered that two of her children’s history books, focusing on the American Revolution history, were among their collection of good books to read for young people! It was a dream realized to be a writer contributing to America's library for youth, particularly with her works highlighting Lafayette's contributions.
These books are perfect for the Library of Congress, which has special sections for history books for kids and American presidents.
Check out the beautiful card catalog behind her! Before the internet and online card searching, boxes like these were filled with typed cards, listing each book available. When you wanted to find a book you would flip through the cards. This really wasn't that long ago. When Selene was in school and wanted a book, she looked through the card catalog. It is pretty astounding to think about how technology has changed things.
Selene was honored to sign her books. See what she wrote below!

What Selene wrote inside her American history book Revolutionary Friends at the Library of Congress!
This writer cherishes her career writing history books for kids!

Here's the message Selene wrote inside Revolutionary Rogues, one of her history books for kids, at the Library of Congress.
What a thrill for the American history writer!
★ . . . This oversize, handsome package introduces a little-known aspect of American Revolution history through pithy words and often dramatic pictures. It respects its audience while highlighting the historically significant friendship and Lafayette contributions it portrays.
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