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Happy 250th Birthday America! America’s bicentennial is this month, so get in the spirit with some fun America-themed and historical fiction reads! YOUTH: 1 . USA: Our World by Joelle Retener In this fun board book, follow along with various children for a day in the US. From a hearty southern breakfast to Alaskan fishing, there is so much to discover in our country. 2. America the Beautiful by Jill De Haan The well-known American classic is brought to life in this book! There is beautiful artwork that draws the reader in that pairs perfectly with the lyrics of “America the Beautiful.” Plus, there are some great facts in the back of the book that explain the song’s history and significance. 3. 50 States of Love by Anna Aronson A lyrical tribute to each state and what makes it unique in this fun picture book. Be magically transported to the beauty of each state with poetic text and illustrations that calmly draw you in! This is a fantastic way to teach about the states and what they are known for. 4. Are We There Yet? The First Road Trip Across America by Stacy McAnulty This is a great nonfiction pick for early readers that details the first road trip across
the U.S.! Follow Dr. Horation Jackson in 1903 as he drives from New York to California in less than three months after everyone else who tried has failed. With no GPS, paved roads, and more, kids get a glimpse of what road trips used to look like! 5. America from A–Z by Amelia Hepworth Come along on this alphabet adventure through the US in this colorful board book! From apple pie and Jesse Owens to Mount Rushmore and more, there is so much beautiful variety that makes up the United States. An inspiring homage to the American flag in this moving picture book! This book has sparse text against a beautiful backdrop of illustrations to highlight the imagery of America. From Betsy Ross to a baseball stadium to the backdrop of the Civil Rights movement, this shows America from then to now. 7. Forgotten Founders by Mifflin Lowe For your upper elementary history lovers, this is a great read about the people you would not know who helped contribute to America’s beginnings and the Revolutionary War. It shows the founding of America did not rest on one sole person, but many across all areas, including soldiers, spies, and homemakers! 6. Blue Sky White Stars by Sarvinder Naberaus
For your vehicle lovers, learn all about the things that go in all 50 states from transportation expert Kristen Lee. From vehicles you know to some of the most interesting ones, there is so much to explore! TWEENS & TEENS: 1. Show Me A Sign by Ann Clare Lezotte (TWEEN) Mary, a deaf girl living in an all-deaf Martha’s Vineyard community in the early 19th century, feels her safe world threatened when a scientist turns up attempting to figure out the origins of the community’s deafness, rocking the quiet haven Mary has always known. Inspired by a true story.
2. Miss Liberty by Erin Moonyeen Haley (TWEEN)
Twelve-year-old Savvy hopes to be crowned Miss Liberty in her town’s 4th of July parade like her older sister, but when her sister tries to shut down the tradition, Savvy sets out to save the parade—and her sister’s spirit.
3. Stars, Stripes, & Summer Nights by Celeste Dador (TEEN )
After a viral mishap, the First Daughter gets shipped off to a cozy small-town inn for the summer by her dad (the President). Despite her initial dislike of the inn-owners’ son, Gabriel, the more time the two spend together, the more Abby is not only adjusting to small-town life but also may be catching feelings for Gabriel.
8. 50 States: Things that Go by Kristen Lee
Book Corner is provided by librarians at the Homewood Public Library To learn more about the libraries inJefferson County, visit jclc.org
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