historical fiction

OwnVoices Historical Fiction Chapter Books

Discover profound #OwnVoices historical fiction chapter books for children ages 8 to 18. If you aren’t aware of this term, OwnVoices signifies when a marginalized person such as a BIPoC (Black, Indigenous, Person of Color) writes a book about a character in their same group. When a reader asked me to share a list […]

Travel the World: Books for Kids About Japan and Japanese Culture

Travel to Japan by reading picture books and chapter books that are set in Japan and show Japanese culture and traditions. Books help kids learn about different countries and their cultures. For me, the book Shogun first got me interested in Japanese culture. I wonder what it will be for your kids? Happy travels! Picture […]

Historical Fiction Books About The Civil Rights Movement

Whether in the classroom or at home, kids ages 9 – 12 (middle-grade readers) need quality historical fiction chapter books that illuminate our history. In this case, the Civil Rights Movement. These novels contain memorable characters and plots. Although they’re fiction, this often helps bring the history to life in a way that kids won’t […]

The Best Historical Fiction Chapter Books About Westward Expansion

When learning this part of U.S. History, help kids immerse themselves in chapter books about western expansion and life in early America. Historical fiction chapter books like will give children more understanding about life traveling west or life as a settler in the west. Unfortunately, there aren’t many chapter books on the westward expansion (that […]

11 Historical Fiction Chapter Books About The American Civil War

Kids studying the American Civil War benefit from reading historical fiction chapter books because the details, the ambiance, and the significant events become more real through the lens of a memorable story. Here you’ll find my picks for chapter books set in the Civil War time period for readers ages 6 – 13. For […]

Historical Fiction Chapter Books About The (American) Revolutionary War

Homeschoolers, teachers, and parents, I’ve made a list of historical fiction chapter books about The American Revolutionary War that will help set the stage for your learners. Often, reading a fictional story is the best way to build background knowledge as the story sticks in your mind so clearly. The setting and historical facts stay […]

5 Historical Fiction Novels for Tweens, Fall 2017

Tweens reading these new 2017 historical fiction novels will find that the stories make the history come to life. All these books are good but I highly, highly recommend Refugee as a stand-out, must-read choice for everyone. Want to read other genres? Find MORE fall 2017 newly published middle grade books for tweens. 5 Historical Fiction […]

Moving Historical Children’s Books About The Holocaust and World War II

The only way kids can understand World War II (WWII) and the Holocaust is to read historical stories, both fiction and nonfiction stories, that immerse them in the experiences of people who lived through it. It’s been said before but here is the truth. In order not to repeat the past, we must understand it. […]