Month: January 2021

Tim Grove writes about American history,  striving to show the complexity of the past and making history accessible to all ages. His most recent book, Star-Spangled, was a Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2020. His book First Flight Around the World was a 2016 YALSA excellence in nonfiction finalist. His fourth nonfiction book for ages 10-14 will be published in 2022. His career memoir, A Grizzly in the Mail and Other Adventures in American History, highlights some of the fun projects he worked on as a public historian, educator, and exhibition developer at three Smithsonian museums. He lives in the Washington, D.C. area. 

Dr. Kellie Brown has been a member of the Milligan University music faculty since 1998 and holds the positions of Chair of the Music Department, Professor of Music, and conductor of the Milligan Orchestra. She is a frequent clinician and performer throughout the country and serves as the assistant conductor and associate concertmaster of the Johnson City Symphony Orchestra.

I am a retired trial lawyer having practiced for over 40 years. I was involved in all kinds of civil litigation in state and federal courts throughout the United States, and tried over 100 jury trials, including civil rights actions involving Sections 1981 and 1983.I was also a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army Judge Advocate General Corps practicing in administrative and criminal law as it relates to the UCMJ. I also worked for Legal Aid representing some of America’s most vulnerable populations. I have taught legal studies and American and military history at the college level. I am currently a volunteer speaker for the ACLU.