Newbery Medal Winner
Lincoln: A Photobiography
by Russell Freedman
Summary
Russell Freedman traces the life of Abraham Lincoln from his frontier boyhood through his presidency and the Civil War, illustrated with period photographs and engravings. The account presents Lincoln as a complex and very human figure rather than a marble monument, weaving careful research with vivid storytelling. The book set a standard for narrative nonfiction written for young readers.
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Historical Context & Significance
It was the first work of nonfiction to win the Newbery Medal in decades, helping revive respect for the genre in children's literature.