The Great Depression was a defining moment in world history that significantly impacted millions of lives. Children can find it challenging to grasp the complexities of this time period, but a well-curated list of books can help make this topic more approachable. Here are 20 great depression books specifically designed for kids:
- “Bud, Not Buddy” by Christopher Paul Curtis
- “Esperanza Rising” by Pam Muñoz Ryan
- “Out of the Dust” by Karen Hesse
- “Blue Willow” by Doris Gates
- “The Mighty Miss Malone” by Christopher Paul Curtis
- “A Long Way from Chicago” by Richard Peck
- “Leah’s Pony” by Elizabeth Friedrich
- “Paper Wishes” by Lois Sepahban
- “Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry” by Mildred D. Taylor
- “Dust Bowl Girls” by Lydia Reeder
- “Surviving the Applewhites” by Stephanie S. Tolan
- “Hattie Big Sky” by Kirby Larson
- “Moon Over Manifest” by Clare Vanderpool
- “A Girl Named Disaster” by Nancy Farmer
- “Stella By Starlight” by Sharon M. Draper
- “Uprising: The Pueblo Indians and the First American War for Religious Freedom” by Jake Page
- “To Kill a Mockingbird” (for older kids) by Harper Lee
- “Children of the Great Depression: Growing Up inthe 1930s (Witness to History)” by Flora Beth Miller Hill
- “The Year Money Grew on Trees” Aaron Hawkins
- “Black Tuesday” Laura Bernier
These books cover a range of stories and perspectives during the Great Depression, providing children with an accessible and engaging way to learn about this crucial time period. Introducing children to different aspects of the era will help them foster a more comprehensive understanding and encourage them to ask questions and delve deeper into the subject matter.
