Valentines for All: Esther Howland Captures America's Heart

Nancy Churnin

Nov 2023 · Albert Whitman & Company

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How an enterprising woman helped establish a tradition that Americans still observe today.

When Esther Howland first saw the fancy valentine her father brought home from England, most Americans thought Valentine's Day was a waste of time. But through the card, Esther felt how much her father loved her. Could she help others express themselves in the same way?

How an enterprising woman helped establish a tradition that Americans still observe today. When Esther Howland first saw the fancy valentine her father brought home from England, most Americans thought Valentine's Day was a waste of time. But through the card, Esther felt how much her father love...

About the author

Nancy Churnin is the award-winning author of multiple picture book biographies. The former theater critic for the Dallas Morning News and Los Angeles Times San Diego Edition, she's now a full-time writer and peace negotiator between her dog and cats. She lives in North Texas.

Monika Róża Wiśniewska is a Polish illustrator living in Porto, Portugal. She studied traditional graphics at Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Poland, where she got her master’s degree. Monika has worked with many publishers worldwide.

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