YA historical fiction
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Historical Fiction for Teens – July 2026
Historical fiction reminds us of where we came from and shows how young people lived through challenging times of their own. Here are some new titles that speak to our past. (MS = middle school) In And the Trees Stare Back by Gigi Griffis, Vik has lost her little sister to a cursed forest in Soviet… Continue reading
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Teen Fiction for Women’s History Month
It’s officially March, which means Women’s History Month is here! Check out some teen titles highlighting women in historical fiction. In The Davenports by Krystal Marquis, set in 1910 Chicago, the titular Davenports are one of a few wealthy Black families, and teen sisters Olivia and Helen want to chart their own paths. Olivia wants to… Continue reading