Celebrating Children’s Book Week, May 4-10, The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation Present Virtual Storytelling

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Published on Saturday, 02 May 2020 09:54

Written by Hildy Johnson

In anticipation of the soon to be released  children's book, "Truth and Honor: The President Ford Story," the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation is releasing an exclusive virtual storytelling experience through the eyes of award-winning children's book author and illustrator Matt Faulkner.

The virtual experiences will be available beginning May 4 through the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum's DeVos Learning Center website, devoslearningcenter.org.

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Written by children's author Lindsey McDivitt, "Truth and Honor," tells the story of President Gerald R. Ford at various stages in his life, from his early childhood years all the way through to his presidency in the 1970s. Faulkner, a Michigan artist, brings the book to life with illustrations inspired by real-life photos of President Ford and various historic events.

In advance of the book being released, Faulkner joins Clare Shubert, Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation's director of engagement and programming, for "Truth and Honor, a Sneak Peak," a five-part virtual look into the world of illustration and the process he used for some of the story's notable illustrations.

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These mini online segments take a look at President Ford in his childhood and collegiate years, as well as his years serving the military, Congress and as the nation's 38th president.

"'Truth and Honor, a Sneak Peak' is one of many online virtual experiences that the Foundation and Museum are offering while the museum's exhibits remain closed due to the coronavirus shutdowns," said  Joe Calvaruso, the Foundation's executive director. "Viewers can watch each of the segments with Faulkner and Shubert, as well as the other virtual exhibits, online at Ford Library Museum, while the youth-centered experiences can be viewed online at the Museum's DeVos Learning Center.

The upcoming book, "Truth and Honor: The President Ford Story," is intended for children ages 6-10. It will be released as a hard-cover book and as an e-book by Sleeping Bear Press, an independent children's book publisher based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on President Ford's birthday, July 14, 2020.

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About McDivitt and Faulkner:

Lindsey McDivitt is the author of "Nature's Friend: The Gwen Frostic Story." She is passionate about tackling ageism in books for children. Lindsey lives in St. Paul, Minnesota. Learn more about her at www.lindseymcdivitt.com.

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Matt Faulkner is an award-winning children's book author and artist who has illustrated over 40 books. His titles include "The Night Henry Ford Met Santa" He lives in Michigan." Learn more about him at www.mattfaulkner.com.

For more information about additional virtual experiences with the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum and DeVos Learning Center, visit: https://www.fordlibrarymuseum.gov/