When Jackie Saved Grand Central: The True Story of Jacqueline Kennedy's Fight for an American Icon

This is children's literature at its best! Wing tells a great story and she uses big words to explore a powerful historical event which conveys to young readers that they are smart and capable! While the book covers decades of time, the story line hums along and keeps the reader engaged. This is exactly the type of book I want to read to my grandchildren because it offers an example of the change that one person can bring into the world. I also really loved the illustrations and found them to be a perfect mix of modern and realistic to the timeline of the story.

My 7-year-old did a research paper on Jackie Kennedy and gave a presentation. This was one resource she used to learn more about Jackie's accomplishments. The story of saving Grand Central really piqued my daughter's interest and she ended up talking so much about Jackie for months after. This book was such a hit, she brought it to school to read to her class. As a parent, I appreciate how engaging the writing is, and that it's appropriate for varied age levels, from advanced younger readers through 6th grade.

This book is amazing. The text is well written with words that invoked dialogue and have little ones asking for more information. The illustrations are the most beautiful pictures and could tell the story alone. I especially enjoyed the last few pages of the book that gave insite to the author and the illustrator.

My son loves non-fiction and NYC, and this book was the perfect fit. It is extremely well written and very touching. This book offers an example of how people can make a difference in the world, and how important it is to preserve our history. GREAT JOB Natasha Wing!!!

This is a good book to read to little ones. It teaches about how activism can help save our history or change the course of history. Jackie loved NY and recognized the architural value of Grand Central to all Americans.

Well presented. Hope every elementary school in NYC has this book for their students.

I liked the way this book was written in order for children to understand. They need to develop an understanding of our history and the need to preserve the things that tell of our history. Whether it is a building, a home, furniture or anything else. They also need to understand the hard work sometimes requited to preserve these items.

I love this book. It combines my passion for good architecture with one of my favorite figures from US History. I, too, fight to save historic buildings. Teh artwork is beautiful, and the kids I have read it to also enjoy it.