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Honorable Mentions awarded to Rebecca Brenner Graham and Debbie Levy
“Winning the Grateful American Book Prize for Rebellion 1776 is a joyful honor,” Anderson said. “I write about American history to spark curiosity in young readers. The Grateful American Foundation shares this mission by supporting youth, families, and educators with quality resources about our nation’s history.”

Clarice Smith was born, educated and resided in the Washington, DC area. She attended the University of Maryland and received a BA and MFA from the George Washington University, where she was also a member of the Art Department faculty from 1980-1987. In 2012, she was awarded an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts by the George Washington University to mark her distinguished career in the arts. In 2015, Clarice was awarded a Doctorate of Humane Letters from the University of Maryland.
Photo credit: John T. Consoli, University of Maryland