Dear America Series

A favorite educational tool of history teachers around the world, the Dear America book series explores the diaries of fictional characters living through real historical events. Learn about a variety of historical topics including the American Civil War, the sinking of the Titanic, The California Gold Rush, The Great Depression and more through this classic children's book series.

What reading level are the Dear America books?

The Dear America books are recommended for ages 8-14.

Are the Dear America books historically accurate?

While each book in the series is a fictional diary of a fictional girl, the characters are portrayed living through real historical events.

How many books are in the Dear America Series?

There are 36 books in the original Dear America Series and 6 new titles included in the 2010 re-launch.

Read the Dear America Books in Order:

A Picture of Freedom

When Will This Cruel War Be Over?

With the Might of Angels

The Fences Between Us

Behind the Masks

I Thought My Soul Would Rise and Fly

Down the Rabbit Hole

Christmas After All

Across the Wide and Lonesome Prairie

Like the Willow Tree