Fort Worth, Texas, That’s My Town! by Richard F. Selcer, with stunning illustrations by Deran Wright, has been named a 2024 Will Rogers Medallion Award winner!
This is the first time since 1967 that Fort Worth kids have had a history book written about their town, just for them. Unlike the outdated school text of 1967, this is the story not just of heroic white folks but of all the people who have made up our community. Twenty years and more of research went into the writing, which incorporates the latest historiography.
The wealth of illustrations by artist Deran Wright are an integral part of the book. Wright carefully researched the people and events for each full-color painting, reaching out to descendants for photos and researching what long-ago machinery and locations looked like. The result is the story of Fort Worth told equally in words and pictures.
This award is a celebration of a book that speaks to the heart of Fort Worth, engaging young readers with an inclusive and captivating view of their city’s history.
Congratulations, Rick and Deran, from all of us at TCU Press!
If you haven’t explored this incredible book yet, now is the time to add it to your collection. Order your copy here. Let’s keep sharing Fort Worth’s story—because that’s our town!