Bud, Not Buddy
When it comes to historical fiction, one of my favorite topics to be in them is the Great Depression, and the author does an amazing job depicting life of an African American during that time, and the perseverance it takes to survive.
Lesson Idea: Students can do a research paper on the Great depression and write narratives form Bud's perspective
Author Website: Christopher Paul Curtis
YouTube: Read Aloud
Anne of Green Gables
Anne, being the main character, is my favorite character of the story. She's imaginative, amazingly dramatic, and full of personality. I like how she's able to create the best in the worst.
Lesson Idea: Students can put themselves in Anne's shoes and write a vivid and imaginative story like Anne.
Author Website: L.M. Montgomery
YouTube: Read Aloud
Number the Stars
I would definitely recommend this book for 4th grade and up. I like how such a major historical event is shown through the eyes of a child. From adults, there's certainty, but from a child's point of view, their in almost constant question and rely on all of their information to come from those older. Annemarie is able to show her bravery in a quiet but powerful way throughout the story.
Lesson Idea: Students can create a timeline of World War II events connected to the story.
Author Website: Lois Lowry
YouTube: Read Aloud
I Survived the Attacks of September 11, 2001
The format of this book is really engaging to all readers and tells the story is such a cool way. Seeing it from a child's perspective allows the reader to really see how traumatizing and horrifying the event was. It’s a good starting point for discussing 9/11.
Lesson Idea: Students can research the events of 9/11
Author Website: Lauren Tarshis / Instagram /Twitter
YouTube: Read Aloud
A Night Divided
This book is one of my favorite historical fiction books. For some reason, the thought of families being separated during this time in history isn't something that crosses my mind before reading this book. The book will definitely send you through emotions as the family fights to be reunited.
Lesson Idea: Students can compare the lives of citizens and families before and after the Berlin Wall.
Author Website: Jennifer A. Nielsen / Instagram / Twitter
YouTube: Read Aloud
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