History

Full of facts about our fledgling democracy, the call for a national government, and the Constitutional Convention, Unite or Die: How 13 States Became a Nation presents American history with personality, good humor, and energy. Jef Czekaj's exuberant illustrations capture the excitement of opening night and the elation of the birth of a nation.

Learn about some of the winners of the prestigious Man Booker Prize, which honors the best work of fiction written in English by a citizen of a current or former British Commonwealth country. In 2014, American authors became eligible for the prize.