Share the amazing American story with your children with Our Patriots, a one-of-a-kind coloring book sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution. Bring the varied quilt of colonial America to life with these tales of American heroes-Black and white, male and female. Our Patriots shows that wars are won and nations built through the collaboration of soldiers, politicians, merchants, nurses, and more.

America earned her independence through the efforts of countless Revolutionaries who made possible the formation of one of the world's greatest nations with their dedication and fearlessness. Our Patriots brings the stories of these Americans to life with vivid and engaging coloring pages. From iconic leaders like George Washington and Alexander Hamilton to lesser-known heroes like Simeon Ashbow Jr. and James Dew, this coloring book features both male and female Revolutionaries while also highlighting the accomplishments of patriots of African and indigenous descent. Children throughout our country should know the stories of those who made America possible, and in Our Patriots illustrator Laura Murray and the Daughters of the American Revolution present tales from all thirteen colonies, stretching from New Hampshire to Georgia.

About the Author
LAURA MURRAY has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design. After more than 15 years working in the corporate design world she has turned her attention to something she loves and has been doing for as long as she can remember - drawing. Her new book, Amazing Alabama, gives expression to her art and to her love of coloring books. Murray found inspiration for her book in the region that she calls home - on weekend trips around the state, poking around its many small towns, touring the local museums, and more. She has logged many miles in the making of her first coloring book, her sketchbook always with her. When not busy with her illustration work, Laura enjoys spending time with her husband, three children, and two pets at her home in Auburn, Alabama. See more of Laura's work at lauramurraycreative.com.

Reviews

Our Patriots is a fun way to learn about the American Revolution. Within this book's pages, you'll discover the iconic figures of American Independence such as George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, Benjamin Franklin, and many others. You can color in Betsy Ross's flag while reading about the history of its design. A coloring book becomes an important educational tool when it combines craft with such great information.

-- Robert Kluin, director of marketing and communications, Plimoth Patuxet Museums

An activity book for kids of all ages. Our Patriots is a fun, colorful way to learn about many of the important figures in the American creation story.

-- RIck Atkinson * author of The British Are Coming *

I love this book! Our Patriots is not an ordinary coloring book, but one rich in detailed historical facts and drawings about each of the 13 original colonies and the people that helped to create our nation. Thoughtfully researched, it could easily serve as a fun and creative resource for teachers. There is an extensive glossary of terms and a genealogical research guide that can help you find out if YOU have an ancestor who served during the American Revolution!

-- Marti Rosner * coauthor of The Slave Who Went to Congress *



Book Information
ISBN 9781588384478
Author National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Format Paperback
Page Count 96
Imprint NewSouth Books
Publisher University of Georgia Press