Judy Dodge Cummings has taught American history for 25 years. She has a BA in Broadfield Social Studies and an MFA in Creative Writing for Children and Teens. She is the author of Immigration Nation: The American Identity in the Twenty-First Century; The Underground Railroad: Navigate the Journey from Slavery to Freedom with 20 Projects; and The Civil War: The Struggle that Divided America from Nomad Press. Judy lives in Reedsburg, Wisconsin.
Praise for books by Judy Dodge Cummings: Immigration Nation: The American Identity in the Twenty-First Century School Library Connections For students or teachers looking for an entry into the controversial topic of immigration, this book broaches the subject through the lens of history and sociology, individual stories of immigrants, the laws of the United States, and arguments on both sides of the issue. It would make for excellent supplemental material in social studies classes, as well as a great research resource for papers and speeches. Recommended. The Underground Railroad: Navigate the Journey from Slavery to Freedom with 20 Projects School Library Connection This book is an excellent resource for helping students understand the troubling times prior to the Civil War and could serve as a resource for an entire unit of study. Highly Recommended.