#fridayreads: Where the Cherry Tree Grew

February 22 is George Washington's birthday, so come get the insider's scoop on the cherry tree, the (rumored) wooden dentures, and other legends of the first president of the United States. Where the Cherry Tree Grew by Philip Levy takes a look at Washington's childhood home while Washington by Ron Chernow explores Washington's life from boyhood to the presidency. Finally, The Washingtons: George and Martha, "join'd by friendship, crown'd by love" by Flora Fraser examines the public and private lives of the Washingtons, as they rise to the challenge of becoming the first First Family of the United States. You can find all of these books and more in our catalog.