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David Wenzel

David Wenzel is an artist and illustrator for books for young readers and is best known for his visualization of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit in graphic-novel format. His other credits include Liberty!: How the Revolutionary War Began and Little David and the Giant. He lives in Connecticut with his wife, and they have two grown sons, both artists. 
Liberty!

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Liberty!

Books for Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month this February, we are highlighting essential fiction and nonfiction for students, teachers, and parents to share and discuss this month and beyond. Join Penguin Random House Education in celebrating the contributions of Black authors and illustrators by exploring the titles here: BLACK HISTORY – MIDDLE SCHOOL BLACK HISTORY –

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