Experiencing America’s Story through Fiction

Historical Novels for Grades 7-21

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Library & Information Services, Reference
Cover of the book Experiencing America’s Story through Fiction by Hillary Susan Crew, American Library Association
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Author: Hillary Susan Crew ISBN: 9780838919927
Publisher: American Library Association Publication: January 1, 2014
Imprint: ALA Editions Language: English
Author: Hillary Susan Crew
ISBN: 9780838919927
Publisher: American Library Association
Publication: January 1, 2014
Imprint: ALA Editions
Language: English
Historical fiction helps young adults imagine the past through the lives and relationships of its protagonists, putting them at the center of fascinating times and places--and the new Common Core Standards allow for use of novels alongside textbooks for teaching history. Perfect for classroom use and YA readers’ advisory, Crew’s book highlights more than 150 titles of historical fiction published since 2000 that are appropriate for seventh to twelfth graders. Choosing award-winners as well as novels which have been well-reviewed in Booklist, The Horn Book, Multicultural Review, History Teach, Journal of American History, and other periodicals, this resource assists librarians and educators by Spotlighting novels with a multiplicity of voices from different cultures, races, and ethnicities Featuring both YA novels and novels written for adults that are appropriate for teens Offering thorough annotations, with an examination of each novel’s historical content Providing discussion questions and online resources for classroom use that encourage students to think critically about the book and compare ideas and events in the story to actual history This book will help teachers of history as well as school and public librarians who work with youth to promote a more inclusive understanding of America’s story through historical fiction.
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Historical fiction helps young adults imagine the past through the lives and relationships of its protagonists, putting them at the center of fascinating times and places--and the new Common Core Standards allow for use of novels alongside textbooks for teaching history. Perfect for classroom use and YA readers’ advisory, Crew’s book highlights more than 150 titles of historical fiction published since 2000 that are appropriate for seventh to twelfth graders. Choosing award-winners as well as novels which have been well-reviewed in Booklist, The Horn Book, Multicultural Review, History Teach, Journal of American History, and other periodicals, this resource assists librarians and educators by Spotlighting novels with a multiplicity of voices from different cultures, races, and ethnicities Featuring both YA novels and novels written for adults that are appropriate for teens Offering thorough annotations, with an examination of each novel’s historical content Providing discussion questions and online resources for classroom use that encourage students to think critically about the book and compare ideas and events in the story to actual history This book will help teachers of history as well as school and public librarians who work with youth to promote a more inclusive understanding of America’s story through historical fiction.

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