Book recommendations needed

[angels&angles]

Depending on her age group and reading level, the American Girl books about Addy might be appropriate. Also, I remember these from my youth but don't know if they still write them or if you can still get them, but there used to be a sort of "American Diaries" series that were decent (It would be like, "The Oregan Trail Diary of Fictitious Girl). I don't specifically remember any non-white ones (I only remember reading the Oregon Trail, Civil War and Mayflower ones, but I know there were TONS), but I'm sure there were some.

Does Huck Finn count? I read that in elementary school, and there are definitely some lessons to be learned from it (and from people's reactions to certain terms in the book).

[ihearttrisigma]

Originally Posted by angels&angles

Depending on her age group and reading level, the American Girl books about Addy might be appropriate.

Good call! Besides Addy http://store.americangirl.com/agshop.../LeftMenu/TRUEI also believe there is now an American Indian doll/character that would have books. I just went to the website and see that they have a Nez Pierce Indian named Kaya http://store.americangirl.com/agshop.../LeftMenu/TRUEand a girl from New Mexico, Josefina. http://store.americangirl.com/agshop.../LeftMenu/TRUE

Hope this helps!

[jennyj87]

Originally Posted by angels&angles

Depending on her age group and reading level, the American Girl books about Addy might be appropriate. Also, I remember these from my youth but don't know if they still write them or if you can still get them, but there used to be a sort of "American Diaries" series that were decent (It would be like, "The Oregan Trail Diary of Fictitious Girl). I don't specifically remember any non-white ones (I only remember reading the Oregon Trail, Civil War and Mayflower ones, but I know there were TONS), but I'm sure there were some.

Does Huck Finn count? I read that in elementary school, and there are definitely some lessons to be learned from it (and from people's reactions to certain terms in the book).

The dear america books! Across the Wide and Lonesome Prairie: The Oregon Trail Diary of Hattie Campbell!!!
I read practically every one. Then they had the royal diaries that talked all about the young royals. Those were so good. I was so mad when my mom gave those away. When i first started reading them there was like 3 and now theyve got a wicked lot.

I really want to read them now.

http://www.scholastic.com/dearameric...checklists.htm

[DSTRen13]

I remember reading this book - A Girl Called Boy - when I was in maybe 5th grade or so?

This is a young adult book - Liar - but it's really good.

Will have to think about some more ...

[honeychile]

Some of the best children/young adult books about historical figures or times are written by Anne Rinaldi. I picked one up at Mt. Vernon for my godson, and found out a great deal about Juneteenth that I hadn't known. Ann Rinaldi's Great Episodes series are historical, but also reader-friendly.

Come Juneteenth (Great Episodes)
by Ann Rinaldi

[WCsweet<3]

Originally Posted by honeychile

Some of the best children/young adult books about historical figures or times are written by Anne Rinaldi. I picked one up at Mt. Vernon for my godson, and found out a great deal about Juneteenth that I hadn't known. Ann Rinaldi's Great Episodes series are historical, but also reader-friendly.

Come Juneteenth (Great Episodes)
by Ann Rinaldi

I LOVED Ann Rinaldi. One book to think of that I read when I was younger was The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver. One of the main characters is white, but there are also Native Americans and a couple from South America. There is a slight mention of sexual abuse, but it is minor. I just realized there was a sequel and am just finishing it.

Maybe someone else should chime in on if this is acceptable for a 10 year old. I read just about everything my hands were on whether it was appropriate or not.