Tim writes about surprising and fascinating topics in history and strives to make the past accessible and relevant to everyone. His writing combines hands-on experience with research, observation, insider perspective and a conversational style. He focuses on multiple perspectives in history and always attempts to incorporate interesting primary source materials. (George Washington's letter to his dentist during the American Revolution! It was confiscated by the British and is now part of the collection of British General Henry Clinton papers in a library in Michigan).

Tim's next book, his seventh book and fifth middle grade nonfiction book, is titled George Washington: A Revolutionary Life. It is a fresh biography of America's first president and introduces readers to this complex man and to a variety of interesting people whose lives intersected with George's life and who influenced him in many ways. Written and published with the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, it will be perfect reading for America's 250th birthday year.

Tim's book First Flight Around the World (Abrams, 2015) was a finalist for the YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award in 2016.


He lives in northern Virginia and completed twenty years working at the Smithsonian Institution. He is currently writing and running a museum/history consulting business. grovehistoryconsulting.com