The Declaration of Independence from A to Z

J is for Jefferson and S is for signatures in this illustrated children’s picture book that traces the events leading up to the Declaration of Independence and its subsequent profound impact.

From the Boston Tea Party in 1773 to the first reading of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia in 1776, this comprehensive alphabet book follows the citizens of the Thirteen Colonies as they fight for representation. During the 1700s, greed ruled King George III of England, and he thought he could tax the Colonists on anything. As a result, they rebelled by forming their own government. Featuring C for Continental Congress, I for Independence, and R for Revolution, this historical children’s book infuses readers with patriotism and awe.

The Declaration of Independence, one of the most important documents in the United States, gave Americans the right to defend themselves against tyranny from England. Rebellion and the need for self-government make up the history behind this valuable piece of the country’s beginning. Its story lives on today in annual celebrations accented with cannon fire and spectacles of light. More than an alphabet book, this account for young readers, which features vibrantly detailed paintings, inspires a love of liberty by highlighting the devotion of those who fought for it.

Children’s education has long been close to Catherine L. Osornio’s heart. She homeschooled her own children for many years, passing on her love of books and learning. In 2004, she assisted in developing a reading program for Downey Child Care Center, targeting second through sixth graders. Since then, Osornio has written over sixty short stories for the program. An active member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, Osornio has also contributed articles to Clubhouse Jr. and Discovery Years, both Focus on the Family publications, and was a columnist for Crossmap.com. Her piece The Great Cedars of Lebanon appeared in Learning Through History magazine in 2006, and she regularly participates in her local ministry newsletter. Osornio graduated in 1985 from Columbia College Hollywood in Los Angeles with a bachelor of arts degree in cinema, with an emphasis in cinematography. She has worked as a bookstore clerk, office manager, and camera assistant. She writes fiction and nonfiction for children and adults, and she is a locally published cartoonist. When she isn’t writing, Osornio enjoys biking and spending time with her family. She lives in Ontario, California, with her husband and four children.