Happy Birthday, Annie!

On this day in 1860, the legendary Annie Oakley was born in Ohio. Her real name was Phoebe Ann Mosey. Her life is celebrated in many works of nonfiction and fiction, especially in our children's collection. Discover the world of the "Little Sure Shot" in these children's materials:

DiVito, Anna. Annie Oakley Saves the Day. [E DIV]

Macy, Sue. Bull's-Eye: A Photobiography of Annie Oakley. [J B OAK]

Sayers, Isabelle S. Annie Oakley and Buffalo Bill's Wild West. [J 978 SAY]

Tall Tales & Legends: Annie Oakley. [J DVD TAL]

Wills, Chuck. Annie Oakley. [J B OAK]

Here's an early film of Annie doing what she did best!