Author

Doreen Rappaport

7 books, mostly biography, for Weston Woods and Candlewick on Brilliance Audio, 2012–2026

Doreen Rappaport is an award-winning author of more than fifty books for children and young adults. Her meticulously researched nonfiction and historical fiction often explore the lives of influential figures, American history, civil rights, and stories of courage. Her biographies include Martin’s Big Words, Abe’s Honest Words, Helen’s Big World, and Beacon of Hope; she is also a recipient of the Children’s Book Guild of Washington, D.C., lifetime achievement award for nonfiction writing.