Barbara Ann Mojica (‘Little Miss History’ books) is a historian and retired educator. Her educational career spans over 40 years, serving as a teacher, school principal, and district administrator. She writes monthly historical articles for the Columbia Insider under the banner ‘Passages’, using the whimsical ‘Little Miss History’ character for narration. Barbara hopes to educate and inspire children, fostering a love of history with her books. Her books have garnered several awards.
Magical mountains carved with faces, mysterious murders, giant trees, and secret submarines are a few things that readers will learn about when they open a Little Miss History book. The entertaining series makes reading nonfiction a fun-filled adventure. Not only are the stories compelling, but the illustrations mixed with real photos keep readers intrigued. One becomes a character in history at birth. History is full of blazing drama and emotions. Kids can be real heroes if they understand where they came from, how the past shaped them, and how they can plan their future. Children will see that leaders come in all shapes and sizes, just like kids, and that life involves success and failures. Hop on board with Little Miss History and learn how knowing history opens a window to understanding.