Reading Lists

HISTORICAL FICTION Spotlights

Historical Fiction books that align with the 8th grade American History curriculum

DIVERSE AMERICAN VOICES in Realistic Fiction
Realistic Fiction in the United States with diverse characters and perspectives

• African American Voices

• East-Asian American Voices (Ethnic heritage from: China, Japan, Koreas)

• South-Asian American Voices (Ethnic heritage from: India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Thailand)

• Hispanic American Voices

• LGBTQ Voices

• Neuro-diverse Voices (Autism and Asperger's Syndrome)

GLOBAL Spotlights in Fiction
Fiction set in other countries around the world.

• Set South Asia - India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Thailand

• Set in East Asia -China, Japan, Koreas

• Set in Africa

• Set in Latin or South America