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Stories from American History Summer 2026 |
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Where's Uncle Sam?
by Book Author
This board book features five stylishly illustrated spreads that depict quintessential American symbols: the Statue of Liberty, Rosie the Riveter, a bald eagle, and Uncle Sam are all hidden beneath bright felt flaps. With a mirror on the final page, this is the perfect book to share with little ones on this very special Fourth of July--and on every patriotic holiday that follows.
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Your Crown Shines: For Ketanji Brown Jackson and You
by Jessica Care Moore
Based on the electric and historic appointment of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, this poetic picture book from powerhouse jessica Care moore outlines the dreams of a young girl who wants to change the world one day. Regardless of the obstacles put into place, her crown shines brightly. A love letter to the Black women pioneers of the past and to the next little girl who will one day be crowned...
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Black Hands: Builders of Our Nation
by Carole Boston Weatherford
Commemorate the innumerable ways the African American community has shaped the foundation of the United States in this stunning, poetic picture book from the Caldecott Honor-winning team behind Freedom in Congo Square. Black hands molded clay, chiseled marble, rendered portraits, and painted vistas. Black hands penned literary testaments that have stood the test of time. Since the United States won independence in 1776, African Americans have contributed greatly to the nation's culture, politics, economy, and landscape. Black Hands celebrates the countless contributions of African Americans--from building the White House, birthing jazz, and landing a man on the moon to pushing for social justice. Black excellence, however, has too often been overlooked. Black Hands reunites Newbery Honor winner Carole Boston Weatherford and Coretta Scott King award-winning illustrator R. Gregory Christie to chronicle the remarkable progress of African Americans, even in the face of adversity.
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Fros, Fades, and Braids: A Brief History of Black Hair in America
by Sean Qualls
Hair--that wavy, wooly, curly, and knotty stuff. Ever since Madam CJ Walker created some of the first Black hair care products, styles like the juicy jheri curl, buzzing beehive, and the fresh fades and braids we know and love today have cemented their coily, curly, and rightful place in hair history. However, Black hair has a rich and detailed past that not many may be aware of, that is, until now. From Coretta Scott King Honor illustrator Sean Qualls comes a vibrant, captivating, and hip, brief history of the most well-known Black hairstyles, the people who made those one-of-a-kind styles look and feel so good, and the revolutionary hair care products and movements that would influence each generation, reminding us that Black hair may change, but it will never cease to leave its mark on the world.
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America's Founding Myths...and What Really Happened
by Christy Mihaly
Uncover the truth behind 15 American history myths in this hilariously bold, infographic deep dive that explores where these stories we've heard over and over again came from. A must-have on any history lover's shelf!
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America as It Happened: A Moment-By-Moment Journey Through Time, from Prehistory to the Present Day
by What on Earth!
Newspaper-style features bring history to life--from articles reporting events as they unfold to obituaries of key figures, recipes, inventions, and more. Live through the events that shaped America, including the American Revolution, the Civil War, the Civil Rights movement, and the September 11 attacks. Experience America's fun and playful side, too, from the invention of bubble gum to the wonderous debut of Mickey Mouse. And learn about some unexpected and lesser-known sides of American history, like teen hero Sybil Ludington's ride during the American Revolution and the Navajo Nation's response to the Covid-19 pandemic. A running timeline and special context boxes support readers' understanding of how episodes in America's past have influenced its present day and its future. Developed in collaboration with The Washington Post and with QR codes linking to Post podcasts and archival resources, this book is a powerful and compelling commemoration of the 250th birthday of the United States. It is the perfect book to meet this moment in history and bring families together to see how history is unfolding as we watch.
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An Etrog From Across the Sea
by Kerry M. Olitzky
During the colonial era, Rachel and her family anxiously await Papa's return home with a citrus fruit for the Jewish holiday Sukkot. Take a peek (through a picture book) at family life in a woodland homestead and early New York City.
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Revolutionary War by Rebecca MillerThe essential guide to the war that created the United States of America. This comprehensive book charts the course of the American Revolution, highlighting the famous events and intense battles that shaped a new nation. The book includes timelines, maps, and infographics, as well as hundreds of compelling photos and illustrations. Mini-biographies bring to life those who took part in the struggle on all sides: leaders and traitors, soldiers and spies.
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If You Lived During the American Revolution
by Chris Newell
What if you lived during the American Revolution? What would you have eaten? What would daily life look like? Which side would you have fought on? Chris Newell answers all these questions and more in this comprehensive dive into the American Revolution and the history leading up to it.
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Heroes of 1776: The Story of the Declaration of Independence
by Neil Gorsuch
Dive into the stories of ordinary people willing to do extraordinary things, from iconic figures like Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Ben Franklin, and Paul Revere, to lesser-known revolutionaries such as Caesar Rodney, Thomas Paine, and Mary Katherine Goddard. These great men and women risked all they had--their property, freedom, and ultimately their lives--to secure a better life for their children and grandchildren.Packed with firsthand accounts and vivid depictions of the patriots' struggle for freedom, Justice Gorsuch's and Janie Nitze's debut children's book thoughtfully investigates the foundations of our country, centering the human experience at the heart of it all.
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After My Brother Sam (Sequel to My Brother Sam Is Dead) by James Lincoln CollierTim has lost both his father and his brother, Sam, to the Revolutionary War. And for what? The war continues, with fighting and bloodshed all around him, no closer to peace. As the violence grows, Tim and his mother struggle to stay neutral, but Tim's anger is unrelenting. Haunted by memories of his brother's final moments, Tim is starting to realize that eventually, everyone must take a side. But which side should pay the price for his brother's death: the British or the Rebels who led Sam into the line of fire? Each played a part in Sam's death, so it's up to Tim to decide how to avenge his brother. Will he be able to get the justice his brother deserves, or will he have to accept the fact that Sam's death was the ultimate price for freedom? In an all-too-timely sequel, Newbery Honor author James Lincoln Collier picks up the story of My Brother Sam Is Dead in another powerful examination of patriotism, family, and what it means to be an American.
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Rebellion 1776
by Laurie Halse Anderson
Set in 1776, this is the story of thirteen-year-old Elsbeth, who struggles to find her missing father amidst the smallpox epidemic sweeping across Boston duriing the American revolution.
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I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 by Georgia BallA gripping graphic novel adaptation of the best-selling I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 follows 11-year-old Nathaniel Fox as he survives the Revolutionary War as a camp helper. Includes a nonfiction section at the back with facts and photos about the real-life event.
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Diamond Fever! A True Crime Story in the Wild West
by Steve Sheinkin
A fun, high-stakes nonfiction middle grade about the Great Diamond Hoax of 1872, by award-winning author Steve Sheinkin--featuring spot art and comic interstitials throughout. Perfect for fans of MONA LISA VANISHES!
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Eureka
by Victoria Chang
Promised safety outside of San Francisco, twelve-year-old Mei Mei travels by herself to Eureka, California where she navigates increasing violence against her community leading up to the expulsion of Chinese immigrants in 1885.
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A Sea of Lemon Trees: The Corrido of Roberto Alvarez
by María Dolores Águila
Based on the true story of Roberto Alvarez and the Lemon Grove Incident, this vivid and uplifting middle grade debut novel in verse about one young child's courage to stand up for what is right, and the determination of the Mexican community is perfect for fans of ESPERANZA RISING and INSIDE OUT AND BACK AGAIN.
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Troubled Waters: A River's Journey Toward Justice
by Carole Boston Weatherford
From Young People's Poet Laureate Carole Boston Weatherford and award-winning illustrator Bryan Collier, a stirring account of the 1965 Selma to Montgomery marches, as witnessed by the Alabama River.
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My Bicentennial Summer: True Adventures from the Most Epic Family Road Trip of All Time
by G. Neri
The year is 1976, and America is throwing its biggest birthday party ever--its bicentennial. What better way to celebrate than with an eight-thousand-mile road trip? In this vibrant follow-up to his travelogue, My Antarctica: True Adventures in the Land of Mummified Seals, Space Robots, and So Much More, author G. Neri recalls his family's real-life journey in a station wagon crossing twenty-six states in seven weeks, from California to Washington, DC, with only the aid of paper maps and transistor radios rather than smartphones and GPS. Young Greg is entranced by the variety of accents, strange foods, natural wonders, and historical attractions, from the Grand Canyon to the Statue of Liberty. He meets Civil War reenactors at Gettysburg, protesters in Philadelphia, pioneer wagon riders in Valley Forge, and his own rambunctious Texan cousins. And he glimpses the darker side of traveling as a family of color, pondering whether We the People includes people like him. Engaging text, sidebars, photos, and dynamic illustrations by Corban Wilkin create a personal snapshot of this extraordinary moment in US history, when a weary, post-Vietnam nation embraced the spirit of celebration. Back matter includes an author's note, history and travel facts, and recommended reading.
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The Vanishing of Lake Peigneur: A Graphic Novel Based on a True Story
by Allan Wolf
Home to catfish and crawdads, shrimp and spoonbills, even a gator or two, Lake Peigneur--pronounced 'your pain,' only backward--bustles also with human life. Each day, the bean-shaped freshwater lake and its shores hum with folks going about their work--a devoted gardener's apprentice and his dogs, fishermen, oilmen drilling at Well P-20, and the fifty-one miners employed by the Diamond Crystal Salt Mines. For most, November 20, 1980 began as 'just another day on the lake.' But as the lake itself reflects, humans had, over time, left behind a honeycomb of salt highways deep beneath its surface, and water and salt mix all too well. Bracing, suspenseful, and packed with dramatic illustrations and dense end matter, this story of a catastrophic accident--narrated with the homespun voice of a 'tall' tale, but true nonetheless--will amaze science and history buffs alike.
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