Milton Meltzer Writing Matters

Milton Meltzer has written nearly one hundred books for young people and adults in the fields of history, biography, and social reform. He has also dealt with such diverse topics as memory, names, gold, the potato, the horse, food, and altruism. He has written or edited for newspapers, magazines, books, radio, television, and films. Among the many honors for his books are five nominations for the National Book Award, as well as the Christopher, Jane Addams, Carter G. Woodson, Regina Medal, Jefferson Cup, Washington Book Guild, Olive Branch, and Golden Kite awards. He received the 2001 Laura Ingalls Wilder award, which honored him for his "substantial and lasting contribution" to children's literature. Meltzer and his wife, Hildy, live in New YorkMeltzer, Milton is the author of 'Milton Meltzer Writing Matters', published 2004 under ISBN 9780531122570 and ISBN 0531122573.