Marc Simmons is considered New Mexico's Historian Laureate and has published over forty books on New Mexico history. Simmons is a former Woodrow Wilson Fellow, a recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship, and in 1993 the King of Spain granted him membership in the knightly Order of Isabela la Catolica for his contributions to Spanish colonial history. He resides in Cerrillos, New Mexico.
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"Historian Marc Simmons continues to bring fascinating stories from the past to life as children's stories with his newest book, "Friday the Arapaho Boy," Although the story is true, it is almost unbelievable. . . The book is nicely illustrated with a mix of colorful scenes and informative details. . Readers at about the fourth-grade level will relish this book with its archetypical themes of adventure--separation, loss, rescue, endurance, and reunion. They will also be enthralled by the fact that the tale is true, as will adult readers." ""Friday" joins the renowned "Millie Cooper's Ride" and "Jose's Buffalo Hunt" All feature the brilliant illustrations of Ron Kil. All three will make wonderful gifts for people of all ages. . . heart-warming volume." "Marc Simmons takes the readers into the desperate struggle 9-year-old Warshinun faces when he finds himself alone in enemy territory during a drought in 1831." "Simmons, New Mexico's Historian Laureate, does a fine job with writing this children's fictional history book. Ronald Kil provides colorfully detailed illustrations that highlight historical elements that add to this story." "This is a very worthy book for grades four and up, with thick, glossy pages enhanced by Kil's plentiful illustrations. With his wealth of historical knowledge, Simmons has much to offer children's literature."