Featured Books

Draper, Sharon. Fire from the Rock.

~Sharon Draper is the same author who wrote Tears of a Tiger!

--If you like this book, also try Warriors Don't Cry by Melba Beals from the NMS library. Or read some more info about the time of segregation. You can read an interview with Melba Beals

Haas, Jessie. Chase.

~Check out the Jessie Haas website if you love horse books!

Larson, Kirby. Hattie, Big Sky.

~The Hattie Big Sky website!

Miller, Sarah. Miss Spitfire: Reaching Helen Keller.

~Sarah Miller's website has an audio clip you can listen to, plus a link to a section you can read! 

~The Helen Keller birthplace has more information about her!

Salisbury, Graham. Eyes of the Emperor.

~Did you know the author of this book is also a musican? Read an excerpt of the book, too!

Smith, Roland. Elephant Run.

~The author's website features his favorite links and a short story that he wrote!

 Wilson, Diane. Black Storm Comin'.

~Read the book online!

Series

Dear America series

~Fictional diaries from many different perspectives and time periods in the history of the United States

~Check out this interactive historical timeline to find out which books take place in which time periods.