In the News:

"America's REAL First Thanksgiving" featured in USA Today, November 21, 2007

"America's REAL First Thanksgiving" in The St. Augustine Record, May 18, 2007
The truth about Our History
Children's book tells story of the real first Thanksgiving

Related Links

History News Network - Florida experts insist first Thanksgiving here

Washington Post - Jamestown Fights Its Second-Rate Image

Children's Literature Network

St. Augustine Historical Society

History News Network

Other Suggested Reading:

The Timucua Indians - A Native American Detective Story, by Kelley Weitzel
Archaeology is a Detective Science! Learn about Florida's early Timucua People by challenging yourself with more than 40 fun Detective Directives! What can you discover? Kelley Weitzel's Website

Mystery of the Missing Candlestick, by June Weltman
Seventeen-year-old Miranda and her friends Rebecca and Leila learn that a very old silver candlestick has been stolen from Rebecca's grandfather. Though Rebecca is distressed that the beloved family heirloom is gone, Miranda is thrilled to have a mystery to solve. This book can be found at Amazon.com

Publishers/Book Reviewers:

Pineapple Press
Publishing Great Florida Books since 1982
Pineapple Press Website

School Library Journal
The world's largest reviewer of books, multimedia, and technology for children and teens.
School Library Journal Website

The Reading Tub
The Reading Tub, a volunteer-driven organization, is dedicated to promoting reading and literacy. Jump in to find great books you and your children will love to share, and learn about ways to encourage your child's love of reading.
The Reading Tub Website