Grateful American Book Series

A series of books about American historical figures. Written by David Bruce Smith and illustrated by Clarice Smith.

Friendship with Thomas Jefferson

A Blog About Abigail and John, Part 2: In Historic Deerfield's second post about Abigail and John Adams, author David...

Abigail, John and “Their” Crowd

A Blog About Abigail and John, Part 1: Historic Deerfield’s resident historians pose questions to Smith, author of Abigail &...

Instructional Video for Teachers and Parents to Use in Conjunction with “Abigail & John”

The engaging and illuminating instructional video is designed to enhance the teaching and learning experience of the highly regarded book,...

Implementing Abigail & John at Home and in the Classroom

A new instructional video, produced by David Bruce Smith, offers teachers and parents pedagogical strategies and activities to use in...

It took a Long Time for Abigail and John Adams to secure a place in history. Now, what?

Learn more about Abigail & John and their times.

Illustrating a Historical Partnership: Abigail and John Adams

In an interview with National Museum of Women in the Arts, Smith discussed the genesis of the book and his...

Abigail Adams warned her husband, “Remember the Ladies” Did She Forsee the Suffrage Movement?

Listen to the podcast.

Have We Deviated From John Adams’s Vision for Education, or Is the System too Sick to Fix?

Author David Bruce Smith interviews Grace Leatherman, Executive Director, National Council for History Education

Martha Meehan-Cohen and David Bruce Smith Discuss Washington, Adams & Marshall

They talked about John Marshall, George Washington, and John Adams.

Alex Nyerges, Director of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, and Author David Bruce Smith, Discuss Art in Storytelling

They talked about the ways in which paintings and drawings stimulate children to understand their heritage, and America’s, as well.

Author David Bruce Smith and Julie Silverbrook of ConSource Discuss Abigail & John

Listen to their lively discussion about the new children's history book.

Author David Bruce Smith and French-American Cultural Foundation’s Debra Dunn discuss Abigail & John

The conversation focused on the history of the nation, presidency of John Adams, the relationship between France and America over...