Road trips in American history May 24, 2007Posted by sneaks in
display topics, J fiction, J is for Juvenile, J non-fiction,
nonfiction, summer, Summer Reading Club 2007, YA. We know you’ll
be recommending the classic journeys of children’s literature
during SRC this summer: Huckleberry Finn, Hitty, Walk Two Moons…
but what about those kids who insist on “true books,” the kids
who want non-fiction or at the very least historical fiction?
Look to America’s famous trails and roads for fascinating true
stories and historical fiction. The Oregon Trail, the Lewis and
Clark Expedition, and the Underground Railroad are just three
examples of American journeys that have provided vivid settings
for terrific works of children’s literature. You might use the
themes listed below to create informative displays, flesh out
your book lists, or to inspire your efforts to find just the
right book for your nonfiction and historical fiction readers.
Click “more” for a list of journeys and trails in American
history. A few notable