George Washington (book)
 First edition | |
| Author | Genevieve Foster |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Genevieve Foster |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Publisher | Scribner's |
Publication date | 1949 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Pages | 93 |
| ISBN | 978-0-684-20818-3 |
George Washington: An Initial Biography is a 1949 children's biography of George Washington written and illustrated by Genevieve Foster. Though written in simple language,[1] the biography has been described as comprehensive and scrupulously authentic.[2] The book was Foster's second book about George Washington, after George Washington's World, and earned her a third Newbery Honor in 1950.[3]
References
- ^ Smith, Irene (August 14, 1949). "The Story of Washington: George Washington, Illustrated by the Author". The New York Times. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
- ^ Gillespie, John T.; Naden, Corinne J., eds. (2006). The Newbery/Printz Companion: Book Talk and Related Materials (3rd ed.). Libraries Unlimited. p. 152. ISBN 1-59158-313-6.
- ^ "Association for Library Service to Children - Newbery Medal Winners & Honor Books, 1922 – Present" (PDF). ALA.org. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
