Beatrice Gormley


Beatrice Gormley is an American writer who specializes in biographies for children. She has published a number of books with publishers such as Simon & Schuster and Scholastic.

Biography

Gormley was born in Glendale, California. She wanted to be a writer since the age of 9, because she loved to read.
She is a graduate of Pomona College and has worked as a book editor.
In 1979 she wrote her first book. At 39 years old she had her first book published.
Beatrice visits many schools and validates the importance of revision and rewriting.
In 2008 she authored a biography: Barack Obama, Our 44th President.
Beatrice is currently writing a historical novel for kids.

Personal life

Beatrice and her husband Robert, an editor, live in Massachusetts. They have two daughters together named Katie and Jenny.

Books by Beatrice Gormley