When it comes to reading, writing and books, Richard Kigel brings the practical skills of an experienced literacy professional to his work. A veteran of thirty years teaching in Brooklyn public schools, trained at Columbia University's Institute for Teaching Reading and Writing, he has been on the front lines in the literacy wars, inspiring students in reading and writing for a generation.
His professional standing—decades of exploring the world of reading, writing and books—gives him Frank McCourt-type credibility among students, teachers, parents, school administrators, librarians, booksellers and anyone else interested in reading and books.
"MY CHILDHOOD'S HOME" Growing Up with Young Lincoln utilizes a treasure trove of significant recent Lincoln scholarship. Supported by rigorous research and meticulously annotated, "MY CHILDHOOD'S HOME" is a vivid authentic account of Lincoln's most formative years in the actual words of those who knew him best. This historic eyewitness testimony forms a rich detailed narrative unmatched in all Lincoln literature.
ON THE WINGS OF THE WIND: The Untold Story of History's First Flight blends fiction and history, science and fantasy in a whimsical, high-spirited adventure through the darkest corners of our American past. In vivid detail adapted from authentic nineteenth century slave narratives, WINGS is a celebration of ingenuity, perseverance and courage in the face of the most brutal oppression, a triumph of the human spirit.
Both books were published by SynergEbooks in 2006 and are available as ebooks.
His adult novel in progress, EDGE OF DOOM, is a contemporary refashioning of Shakespeare's Othello. No mere rehash of Shakespearean roles dropped into the ethnic cauldron of post 9/11 New York, EDGE OF DOOM builds an entirely new drama on the gritty streets of Brooklyn. All too human characters, driven by their own demons and virtues, confront provocative issues and excruciating choices, leading to a surprising conclusion Shakespeare never dreamed of.
The opening chapter of EDGE OF DOOM was recently awarded Honorable Mention in the Mainstream/Literary Short Story category of the 76th Annual Writer's Digest Writing Competition.
Mr. Kigel is currently teaching at the Philosophy Day School in New York City.
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