Huey P. Long: Talker and Doer

Huey P. Long came into this world talking and never did stop. Born near Winnfield, Louisiana, in 1893, he talked his way up-- from cooking-oil salesman to governor, then all the way to the U.S. Senate.

Along the way, he earned a law degree from Tulane in one year instead of three and built a new state university in Baton Rouge. He paved roads, built bridges, and started a statewide charity hospital system so that poor folks would always have access to medical care. Under his guidance, Louisiana also became the first state in America to offer free textbooks to public-school children.

Huey P. Long: Talker and Doer is a simple way for children to learn about the man who changed Louisiana for the better. Huey P. Long, Jr.'s life is also a lesson in the value of helping others.

The late David Collins wrote over sixty books for young readers and was an admired and respected educator. Believing that children can never have enough role models, Collins was dedicated to writing biographies to educate and entertain young readers. His books Casimir Pulaski: Soldier on Horseback, Hero on Horseback: The Story of Casimir Pulaski, Tiger Woods, Golf Superstar, and Tiger Woods, Golfing Champion have all earned praise from such publications as School Library Journal, the Book Report, the Polish American Journal, and the Catholic Post.

Jack Smith has received numerous awards for his artwork, including the Clio--America's highest award in advertising. He is a lifetime resident of New Orleans.