James Cross Giblin

James Cross Giblin (1933-2016) was an acclaimed American author of children's nonfiction, particularly historical biographies and books on intriguing topics like chimney sweeps and plagues. His most notable works include The Life and Death of Adolf Hitler, which won the 2003 Robert F. Sibert Medal, and Chimney Sweeps: Yesterday and Today, recipient of the 1983 National Book Award for children's nonfiction. Before focusing on writing, he was a prominent editor who founded Clarion Books.com