This is the first time since 1967 that Fort Worth kids have had a history book written about their town, just for them. Unlike the outdated school text of 1967, this is the story not just of heroic white folks but of all the people who have made up our community. Twenty years and more of research went into the writing, which incorporates the latest historiography.

The wealth of illustrations by artist Deran Wright are an integral part of the book. Wright carefully researched the people and events for each full-color painting, reaching out to descendants for photos and researching what long-ago machinery and locations looked like. The result is the story of Fort Worth told equally in words and pictures.

Author: Richard F. Selcer
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Texas Christian University Press
Published: 04/25/2023
Pages: 160
Weight: 1.5lbs
Size: 10.08h x 7.09w x 0.63d
ISBN: 9780875658391
Audience: Ages 9-12

About the Author
Fort Worth-born RICHARD SELCER is an author and historian who holds a PhD from Texas Christian University. He has published fourteen books and dozens of articles. DERAN WRIGHT is a Fort Worth artist and a fifth generation Texan. His award-winning illustrations and sculptures examine latent myths and iconic images of American society.