| Short Bio: |
Lita's picture books often show young people as active members of history. Her first book, "One Thousand Tracings”, won the IRA Children’s Book Award, was a 2008 Jane Addams Children’s Book Award Honoree, an ALA Notable Children's Book, and an NCTE Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts. |
| Selected Works: |
Born to be Giants (Roaring Brook, 2010), Pennies for Elephants (Hyperion, 2009), Yellowstone Moran (Viking, 2009), One Thousand Tracings (Hyperion, 2007) |
| Travel Range: |
Throughout New England and the US. |