Historical Fiction
Tween
Enthralling Historical Fiction Audiobooks for Tweens
These historical audiobooks transport tweens through time and space, enriching the experience through accents, soundscapes, and multi-cast narration.
Tween
16 Moving & Emotive Historical Novels for Tweens
These books are great examples of historical fiction that inspire middle grade readers to empathize with characters from other times and places.
Teen
Fit for a King, Queen, or Teen: 10 Royalty-Inspired Books for YA Readers
These teen books centered on royalty — some pegged to real-life kingdoms and others to crowns of the writers’ inventions — will keep readers riveted.
Tween
16 Kid-Approved Books for Advanced Fifth and Sixth Grade Readers
These books are loved by advanced fifth and sixth grade readers for their unique character voices, complex plots and themes, and high page counts.
Teen
Captivating Historical Fiction for Teens
In this list of historical YA novels, you'll find riveting stories about war, royalty, the quest for freedom, and events that changed history.
Tween
The Unsung Hero of Birdsong, USA Uncovers the History of African American WWII Heroes
Brenda Woods’s new novel for tweens highlights the little-known history of the 761st Tank Battalion, an African American military unit that served during World War II.
Tween
Why Historical Fiction Is Important for 21st-Century Kids
In skilled hands, the factual history makes the character’s story feel real, and being immersed in that story makes history come alive for the reader, sometimes in surprising ways. Human emotions are timeless; relationships, social status, age- and gender-appropriate roles and issues are fluid and ever-changing.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Goldfish on Vacation Leads Children on an Unexpected Journey Connecting Generations
Some books make you curious and lead you down a rabbit hole of learning and research — as was most definitely the case when my daughter and I read this one.
Teen
Writing About the Past and Stumbling Upon the Present: Adriana Mather on Reliving History
The more research I did for my books, the more I kept stumbling upon evidence that history repeats itself — a phrase I thought was nothing more than an overused cliché but found was a frightening reality.
Grown-Up Reads
Drop the Ball, Go to the Ball, and Travel Back in Time: 3 New Books to Dive Into This Summer
We take a close look at three wonderful, brand-new reads to add to your bookshelf for summer: The Shadow Land, Alex and Eliza, and Drop the Ball.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Read Globally: 7 Folktales, Fables, and Stories That Introduce Chinese Culture and History to Kids
Learn more about the beauty and wonder of China with these books by Chinese authors, retellings of traditional folktales, and new stories set in China.
Tween
The 50 Best Books for 11- and 12-Year-Olds
What are the best books for 11- and 12-year-olds? Preteens need good books that both resonate with their complex lives as well as educate and entertain them. Our experts selected these 50 excellent titles that appeal to a range of interests, backgrounds, and even moods.
Tween
An Honest Struggle: A Q&A with Kimberly Brubaker Bradley About The War That Saved My Life
We chatted with Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, the author of The War That Saved My Life, a Newbery Honor book for middle grade readers.
Tween
Brightly’s Book Club for Kids: The War That Saved My Life
Our latest book club selection is a Newbery Honor winner from bestselling author Kimberly Brubaker Bradley that has received rave reviews from kids and adults alike. We hope you’ll find it as inspiring and engaging as we do.
