Undefeated: Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School Football Team

Steve Sheinkin (born 1968) is an accomplished author known for his work in the field of nonfiction literature, particularly in the realm of young adult and children’s books. He is widely recognized for his ability to make historical events engaging and accessible to a younger audience, thanks to his compelling storytelling and meticulous research.

Previously a textbook writer, Sheinkin began writing nonfiction books in 2008. His work spans numerous genres, and he has authored eight nonfiction books, four novels, three titles in his “Everything your Schoolbooks Didn’t Tell You” series, and three graphic novels in his Rabbi Harvey series (2006-2010) about a Jewish rabbi who is a sheriff in the Old West and solves conflicts using wisdom instead of firearms. Sheinkin’s books have consistently received praise for their ability to bring history to life, as he combines thorough historical research with a narrative style that engages and educates readers. Sheinkin’s honors include the Newbery Honor, the Sibert Medal, and the Carter B. Woodson Book Award. His books Bomb: The Race to Build—and Steal—the World’s Most Dangerous Weapon (2012) and The Port Chicago 50: Disaster, Mutiny, and the Fight for Civil Rights (2014) were both finalists for the National Book Award.