Number the Stars won the 1990 Newbery Medal. Lois Lowry is the author of over forty books for young adults, for which she has won many awards.
Browsing: Historical Fiction
Author Mildred D. Taylor won the Coretta Scott King Award and a Newbery Medal for Roll of Thunder, Hear Me Cry—plus too many more awards to list here.
Kathleen Burkinshaw talks about her novel The Last Cherry Blossom—a United Nations Office of Disarmament Affairs Resource for Teachers and Students.
Pat Black-Gould’s The Crystal Beads is a thought-provoking exploration of love and hatred told through a deceptively simple story.
If compassion, empathy, and diversity are essential conversation topics for you, join us on this virtual book tour for The Crystal Beads, Lalka’s Journey!
Flying Fillies: The Sky’s the Limit is inspirational and informative—perfect for fans of historical fiction and horse lovers alike.
Asha and Baz Meet Mary Sherman Morgan, Caroline Fernandez, is a fun, informative, and accessible way to explore history and science.
The Clockwork Crow is one of those rare children’s stories that stays with you long after you have finished reading. For readers who enjoy fairy tales!
Saving Dr. Warren… A True Patriot by Jeffery J. McKenna is a historical-fiction novel rips through the pages of history!
This volume would make a great classroom aid, but Saving Dr. Warren … A True Patriot is also a riveting read for historical fiction enthusiasts.