We're celebrating President's Day with a look at two unexpected looks at George Washington in nonfiction

The Painter and the President: Gilbert Stuart's Brush with

and

George Washington's Spectacular

In this lively and inspiring episode, Selene chats with her guest, the awesome Sarah Albee, about:

how and why she wrote her book

the brilliant illustrations by

how art and words merge together

the thrill of of the writing chase

the research process and the

and more!

The two authors exchange thoughts on each others' books and why fresh, human takes on Americans like George

They also reflect on important people in history that most of us may not fully recognize, like Gilbert Stuart. We see his portrait of George Washington on our dollars--it's time to remember

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