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by Abby Little Jessup (Illustrator), Ashley Chesnut (Author)
Why is Birmingham, Alabama, often called the "Magic City"? Did you know that a castle stands in Five Points South or that the oldest baseball park in America is downtown? Why does Birmingham have a colossal statue of a man with a spear overlooking the city? In Down in the Ham: A Child's Guide to Downtown Birmingham, explore the city with insight into its past. Discover the significance of local landmarks, and experience the magic of the Magic City for yourself. Armed with a bucket list of things to do and to see, Down in the Ham gives readers a reason to visit downtown Birmingham, Alabama.
Author Biography
When Ashley Chesnut moved to Birmingham, Alabama, in 2008, she never thought she would stay long-term. A Georgia native with a background in middle grades education, her plan at the time involved obtaining her Master of Divinity from Beeson Divinity School then moving to wherever God led her to work. But an internship for school led to a part-time job then to a full-time job at The Church at Brook Hills, and Ashley has been in Birmingham, Alabama, ever since. However, she remains a Georgia Bulldog, even in a state filled with Alabama and Auburn fans. Since making Birmingham her home, Ashley has seen the city change and revitalization occur downtown, and she has come to love where she lives. Ashley wrote Down in the Ham: A Child's Guide to Downtown Birmingham in order to promote this city and to inspire families to visit downtown.
