''George Washington: An Initial Biography'' is a 1949 children's book written and illustrated by Genevieve Foster about the life of

George Washington George Washington (, 1799) was a Founding Fathers of the United States, Founding Father and the first president of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797. As commander of the Continental Army, Washington led Patriot (American Revoluti ...

, the first

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. Though written in simple language, the biography has been described as comprehensive and scrupulously authentic. The book was a

Newbery Honor The John Newbery Medal, frequently shortened to the Newbery, is a literary award given by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), to the author of "the most distinguished contr ...

recipient in 1950.

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1949 children's books American children's books Newbery Honor–winning works Children's books about George Washington Charles Scribner's Sons books {{US-poli-bio-book-stub