Who Was William Shakespeare? by Celeste Mannis
The beloved plays of Shakespeare are still produced everywhere, yet the life of the world's most famous playwright remains largely a mystery.
 
Young Will left the town of Stratford to pursue theatre in London, where his work eventually thrived and made him a famous and wealthy man.
 
With black-and-white illustrations that include a diagram of the famous Globe theatre, Celeste Davidson Mannis puts together the pieces of Shakespeare's life and work for young readers.