Louisa
The Life of Louisa May Alcott
By Yona Zeldis McDonough; Bethanne Andersen (Illustrator)
(Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), Hardcover, 9780805081923, 48pp.)
Publication Date: August 18, 2009
Categories: Biography & Autobiography - Literary, Biography & Autobiography - Women
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When Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women was published in 1868 it was an instant success. Louisa drew on her experiences in writing the novel, but there’s a lot more to her rags-to-riches story. Louisa came from a family that was poor but freethinking, and she started teaching when she was only seventeen years old. But writing was her passion. This informative biography captures the life of a compassionate woman who left an indelible mark on literature for all ages.
YONA ZELDIS MCDONOUGH is the author of many books for children, including Sisters in Strength and Anne Frank. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.
BETHANNE ANDERSEN has illustrated many acclaimed books for children, including PatienceWright: America’s First Sculptor and Revolutionary Spy. She lives in Boise, Idaho.
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