Beatrice Gormley
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Beatrice Gormley (born October 15, 1942)[1] is an American writer who specializes in biographies for children. She has published a number of books with publishers such as Simon & Schuster and Scholastic.
Gormley was born in Glendale, California.[1] She wanted to be a writer since the age of 9, because she loved to read[citation needed].
She is a graduate of Pomona College and has worked as a book editor.[1]
In 1979, she wrote her first book. At 39 years old, she had her first book published.
Beatrice visits many schools and validates the importance of revision and rewriting.[citation needed]
In 2008, she authored a biography: Barack Obama, Our 44th President.[2] Her 2021 picture book, Joe Biden: Our 46th President appeared on the 2022 Bank Street Children's Book Committee's Best Books of the Year List.
Beatrice is currently writing a historical novel for kids.
Personal life
Beatrice and her husband Robert, an editor, live in Massachusetts. They have two daughters together, Katie and Jenny.
