Press, Podcasts & Blogs
Theodore Roosevelt’s Children November 1, 2021 -- 250America presents the first in a series of Grateful American Stories featuring the Presidential Children; adapted from the original series, “Stories About the Presidential Children.” The series originally commissioned by the Grateful American Foundation was written by Edward G. Lengel and edited by David Bruce Smith.
Inspiring a Love of History August 12, 2021 - Museum of the American Revolution's President & CEO Dr. R. Scott Stephenson chats with Martha Meehan-Cohen and David Bruce Smith about their work to spread greater excitement, engagement, and interest in American history.
"Abigail and John" Interactive by WETA’s Reading Rockets September 14, 2021 - Reading Rockets is pleased to offer this exclusive digital version of Abigail & John.
“Abigail & John” Animated by Museum of the American Revolution September 8, 2021 - Watch the animated version of the book.
Remember Abigail Adams, our Founding Mother This Mother's Day–May 9, 2021–Celebrate Yours.
Getting to Know Dolley & James Madison:
Part 1 December 10, 2020 - A Blog about Dolley & James Madison - Part 1 by David Bruce Smith for National Council for History Education.
Dolley and James - The Madison’s as a Power Couple:
Part 2 January 13, 2021 - A Blog about Dolley & James Madison - Part 2 by David Bruce Smith for National Council for History Education.
Dolley & James Madison:
Part 3 January 28, 2021 - A Blog about Dolley & James Madison - Part 3 by David Bruce Smith for National Council for History Education.
James Madison: Becoming a Leader: Part 4 March 4, 2021 - A Blog about Dolley & James Madison - Part 4 by David Bruce Smith for National Council for History Education.
Historic Deerfield Features “Abigail & John” February 19, 2021 -- The 18th-Century New England Village is two hours from Peace field, the Adams's home in Quincy, Massachusetts.
“Abigail & John” available at Supreme Court Historical Society January 26, 2021 - David Bruce Smith’s historical book for children, Abigail & John—with illustrations by Clarice Smith–is featured at the Supreme Court Historical Society.
“Abigail & John” Featured at Virginia Museum of Fine ArtsJanuary 22, 2021 - David Bruce Smith's "Abigail & John" is now available at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts; illustrations by Clarice Smith.
“Abigail & John” Featured at New-York Historical Society January 13, 2021 - David Bruce Smith’s historical book for children, Abigail & John, is featured in New-York Historical Society’s store. The book is illustrated by Clarice Smith.
Celebrate the Season at Mount Vernon with an American Founding Couple December 23, 2020 - David Bruce Smith's "Abigail & John" is now available on Mount Vernon's retail shops; illustrations by Clarice Smith.
Historic Deerfield's Blog About Abigail and John, Part 5: "...I Cannot Be Happy, Nor Tolerable Without You" October 15, 2020 - In the final blog post about Abigail and John Adams, author David Bruce Smith explores the couple’s greatest triumph and greatest regret.
History Matters August 16, 2020 -- Showing our children that their past is prelude to their future, with book recommendations, including "One Half the People: The Fight for Woman Suffrage" by Anne Firor Scott and Andrew MacKay Scott. History Matters is a biweekly feature courtesy of The Grateful American Book Prize.
Historic Deerfield's Blog About Abigail and John, Part 4: "My Dearest Friend/Miss Adorable" August 14, 2020 - This is the fourth part of a continuing series of blog posts by author David Bruce Smith about Abigail and John Adams. Click for a printable version of Historic Deerfield's blog.
Celebrating Women and the Vote August 13, 2020 -- The year 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing and protecting women's constitutional right to vote. History advocate David Bruce Smith, believes the origins of the crusade might have begun with a letter Abigail Adams wrote to her husband, John, the future second president of the United States.
Historic Deerfield's Blog About Abigail and John, Part 3: "Braintree, Boston, Britain and Back" July 1, 2020 - In this third post of our blog about Abigail and John Adams, author David Bruce Smith explore the Adams’s time abroad, and their changing relationship with Thomas Jefferson.
Historic Deerfield's Blog About Abigail and John, Part 2: Friendship with Thomas Jefferson June 5, 2020 - In Historic Deerfield's second post about Abigail and John Adams, author David Bruce Smith explores the relationship between John Adams and Thomas Jefferson.
Historic Deerfield's Blog About Abigail & John, Part 1 by David Bruce SmithMay 15, 2020 - Historic Deerfield’s resident historians pose questions to Smith, author of Abigail & John, a nonfiction children’s book that offers readers the opportunity to view prominent scenes in American history through the remarkable lives of one of the country’s most beloved couples—the Adams’s.
Grateful Americans: An Interview with David Bruce Smith by the National Endowment for the HumanitiesMay 14, 2020 - An interview with David Bruce Smith; writer, editor, publisher. He is president of the Grateful American Foundation and a supporter of numerous cultural efforts, including the National Endowment for the Humanities's recent “Celebrate the Humanities” event at the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum.
Instructional Video for Teachers and Parents to Use in Conjunction with “Abigail & John” March 25, 2020 - From Executive Producer David Bruce Smith, comes a new instructional video that offers teachers and parents pedagogical strategies and activities to use in conjunction with Abigail & John, the inaugural book in the Grateful American Book Series.
It took a Long Time for Abigail and John Adams to secure a place in history. Now, what? February 26, 2020 - Listen to the Podcast with Louise Mirrer, President & CEO of New-York Historical Society, and author David Bruce Smith to learn more about Abigail & John and their times.
Illustrating a Historical Partnership: Abigail and John Adams February 24, 2020 -- In an interview with National Museum of Women in the Arts, David Bruce Smith discussed the genesis of the book, Abigail & John, and his creative partnership with his mother, renowned painter Clarice Smith, who created the book’s illustrations.
Abigail Adams warned her husband, "Remember the Ladies" Did She Forsee the Suffrage Movement?
Molly Smith, Artistic Director at Arena Stage, and Author David Bruce Smith, Ponder it February 14, 2020 - Listen to the podcast.
Have We Deviated From John Adams’s Vision for Education, or Is the System too Sick to Fix? February 3, 2020 - Author David Bruce Smith interviews Grace Leatherman, Executive Director, National Council for History Education.
Martha Meehan-Cohen, Director of Advancement of the Supreme Court Historical Society, and David Bruce Smith, author of Abigail & John, on John Marshall, George Washington, and John Adams January 20, 2020 - In this interview, Martha Meehan-Cohen and David Bruce Smith talk about George Washington and John Adams's uneasy alliance, but their mentoring of John Marshall, propelled him to Chief Justice–and durable greatness. Listen to the podcast.
GW Today: Ensuring That History Isn’t Just His Story January 9, 2020 -- George Washington Today interviewed author David Bruce Smith about "Abigail & John," the inaugural book in the Grateful American Book Series. Clarice Smith, a world-renowned artist and the author's mother, illustrated the book.
Alex Nyerges, Director of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, and Author David Bruce Smith, Discuss Art in Storytelling December 22, 2019 -- They talked about the ways in which paintings and drawings stimulate children to understand their heritage, and America’s, as well.
Author David Bruce Smith and Julie Silverbrook of ConSource Discuss Abigail & John December 17, 2019 - ConSource Executive Director Julie Silverbrook speaks with David Bruce Smith, author of the children’s history book, Abigail & John.
Author David Bruce Smith and French-American Cultural Foundation’s Debra Dunn discuss Abigail & John
Abigail & John Entertains and Educates Young Readers about American History November 19, 2019 - Online Curriculum Guides Enhance the Teaching and Learning Experience
Abigail & John Artfully Tells Engaging True Life Story of Historical Couple November 12, 2019 - Author David Bruce Smith, and world-renowned artist, Clarice Smith, have collaborated on a compelling, historical biography of Abigail and John Adams.
Abigail & John, the Inaugural Book of the Grateful American Book Series, Is Now Available November 5, 2019 - A new children’s picture book, written by David Bruce Smith and illustrated by Clarice Smith, tells the story of America’s First ‘Powerful Couple”
Q&A with David Bruce Smith, Author and Grateful American Book Prize Co-FounderNovember 4, 2019 - Maryland Humanities interviews Maryland author David Bruce Smith, about Abigail & John, a children’s book about President John Adams and First Lady Abigail Adams.
Writing the History of Early American History with David Bruce Smith October 31 - Author David Bruce Smith sits down with Jim Ambuske, host of Conversations at the Washington Library, to discuss Smith’s new book, Abigail & John, a portrait of the famous Adams couple from Massachusetts.
Author David Bruce Smith and Debra Dunn, Executive Director of the French-American Cultural Foundation, Discuss Abigail & John October 28, 2019 - Michael Poliakoff, President of The American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA), interviews David Bruce Smith, the author of Abigail & John, and Debra Dunn, Executive Director of the French-American Cultural Foundation.
Abigail & John: American History Profoundly Portrayed in a Children’s Book October 8, 2019 - The loving partnership of Abigail and John Adams had a remarkable impact in shaping America's founding and history. Michael Poliakoff, President of The American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA), joins David Bruce Smith of the Grateful American Foundation and Martha Meehan Cohen, Director of Advancement of the Supreme Court Historical Society, to explore the narrative of our nation's most influential early couple.
Interview with Author David Bruce Smith about Abigail & JohnSeptember 19, 2019 - A unique blog dedicated to covering the worlds of book publishing and the news media, revealing creative ideas, practical strategies, interesting stories, and provocative opinions.
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