Maggart started her own publishing company, Freedom Train For Kids, and published two historical fiction books in April 2021: “All Aboard America’s Freedom Train” for children in pre-k through second grade and “America’s Patriotic Freedom Train” for children in third through fifth grade.The books were co-authored with Kathie Eidson and illustrated by Jon MacGregor.
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Welcome aboard the Freedom Train!
Nestled in the quaint town of Phenix City, Alabama, our Veteran and Woman-owned company, Freedom Train For Kids, LLC creates innovative and one-of-a-kind patriotic children’s books. From empty blank pages being filled with the curious historical story of the 1947 Freedom Train to meeting the characters that come to life with beautiful original art, we invite you to join us in our mission; to connect kids across America with a heart full of love for our country.
Our company’s two new books are All Aboard America’s Freedom Train (PreK – 2nd grade) and America’s Patriotic Freedom Train (3rd – 5th grade); they will take kids on a funtastic journey and teach them that caring ideas can change the world. We believe this will inspire a generation of future leaders to chase their dreams and positively impact their communities. Freedom Train For Kids, LLC was built with a roof of passion, walls of freedom, and a door of literacy for all to open and become Best Freedom Friends!
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Bio
Kathy Maggart
Contact Kathy Maggart
Email: kathymaggart@freedomtrainforkids.com Telephone: (334) 614-2089
Shortened Bio
Enriched with beautiful art by illustrator, Jon MacGregor, the captivating characters, and storylines bring to life this fantastic story. Kathy Maggart has a master's degree in Elementary Education K-6... from Troy University. As a former educator, she taught 1st and 2nd grade. Kathy has won multiple teaching awards including her district's "Rookie Teacher of the Year" in 2003.
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Her genuine smile and outgoing personality are a warm welcome for anyone to talk with her about these exceptional books and her passion for literacy. Kathy Maggart has a master's degree in Elementary Education K-6... from Troy University. As a former educator, she taught 1st and 2nd grade. She has won multiple teaching awards including her district's "Rookie Teacher of the Year" in 2003. Kathy also won the prestigious "Golden Apple Teacher" award in 2008. In addition, Kathy integrated creative techniques of learning through art, music, and promoted literacy with her remarkable approach to education.
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Follow the Journey!
Our company, Freedom Train For Kids LLC, is a Veteran-owned, self-publishing book company in Phenix City, Alabama. Over the years, step-by-step our company’s entrepreneurial spirit and love for our country has led this dream to create a patriotic and educational children’s book series. Our journey started with a song about the 1947 Freedom Train, and a blank document on a computer screen. Very few people today have heard about this remarkable historical event of the of the 1947 Freedom Train that traveled around the United States, igniting a spirit of patriotism. This makes our books exceptional and unique. Our patriotic team of management, distribution, consultants, and writers are highly experienced in each of their professional roles. Day by day of learning the ins and outs of writing, distributing, and publishing, we kept progressing with hard work and a lot of faith.
Freedom Train For Kids believes our goal is a positive one that is filling a niche. We understand there is a limited amount of resources that encourage and inspire patriotism. Our book series aims to encourage youth to value the freedoms we have fought for so long and never be taken for granted. Our books and future series will help mold and shape kids to impact their communities sharing the spirit of patriotism.
Our company is passionate about publishing All Aboard America’s Freedom Train for younger students, ages 4-8 years old, and America’s Patriotic Freedom Train, a chapter book for ages 9-11. We believe kids are the heroes of our future and know that each child can make a difference. Our adventurous and unique books help kids understand patriotism and its importance throughout history. Through the pages, kids will learn that caring ideas can change the world. Freedom Train kids will pave the way for all of us to join together hand in hand and embrace a heart full of love for our country.
The Freedom Train For Kids family is leading a generation of young heroes who will be taking footsteps into the future and leaving patriotic footprints for younger generations to follow in- all waving the American flag of patriotism.
Troy University alumna promoting literacy, patriotism with children’s book series
Interview Topics
- What inspired you to write these books?
- Why are kids getting so excited about this historical event?
- What is the message you hope children will take away from reading, All Aboard America’s Freedom Train?
- What is the message you hope children will take away from reading, America’s Patriotic Freedom Train?
- With your endorsement from America’s First Female 4-Star Army General, Ann Dunwoody, who says that she “hopes every child in America embraces these books and it forever ignites a spirt of patriotism,” why do believe your books are a must-have read for children?
- How can kids connect across America to have a heart full of love for our country?
- What do the characters in your books encourage in kids?
- What is a Best Freedom Friend?
- What was the purpose of the 1947 Freedom Train?
- How can people learn more about these books?
- What authors have helped you along your journey?
- Will there be more books in the series?
- When you're not writing or working what do you like to do?
- What is your next project?
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