Benjamin Franklin: The First American

by Tara Mayoros, D. Troy Powelson (editor), Steve Vistaunet (photographer)

Benjamin Franklin was a respected author, publisher, philosopher, inventor, scientist, and diplomat. He was also the oldest signer of the Declaration of Independence whose life experience was invaluable in the formation of the United States of America.

From humble beginnings as a candlemaker’s son, to his quirky way of calling down lightening, and then to his last days struggling with illness, learn about the extraordinary life of Benjamin Franklin told in this fictional short story set in his non-fictional print shop.

84 pages, Paperback

Published January 14, 2025

About the author

As a child, Tara Mayoros moved to Asia with her family where her love of different cultures and travel began. In college she satisfied her wanderlust by moving to China, filling her head with countless stories, and occasionally writing them down.

Years, marriage, children and many adventures later, she picked up her dusty pen and paper (or laptop) and realized that writing took her to different worlds and gave her the experiences that she yearned for. As an author, artist, baker, music teacher, gardener, and nature lover – she sees the beauty in the process, and the miracle, of creation. The Rocky Mountains are her home and they call to her whenever she finds herself in need of inspiration.