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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011
Inside Out & Back Again
A young girl flees war-torn Vietnam, seeking hope in America.
262 pages· 14,925 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 68,447 ratings
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Books About Alabama · 51 titles considered
The Best Alabama Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about alabama? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.
Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.
The Shortlist
Our 10 Favorite Books About Alabama
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$1498
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018
My Year in the Middle
In 1970 Alabama, Lu's running talent challenges racial divides and tests her friendships.
288 pages· 51,110 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 817 ratings
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$2328
Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2005
Looking for Alaska
By John Green
A boarding school adventure leads to love, loss, and life's ultimate questions.
256 pages· 69,004 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,777,380 ratings
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1995
The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963
A family's road trip leads them into a pivotal moment in history.
210 pages· 50,367 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 71,738 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2018
Pies from Nowhere
By Dee Romito, Laura Freeman (Illustrator)
A cook's secret efforts fuel a pivotal civil rights movement.
40 pages· 1,253 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 656 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2018
Let the Children March
By Monica Clark-Robinson, Frank Morrison (Illustrator)
Children march for civil rights, challenging segregation in 1963 Birmingham.
40 pages· 892 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.6/5 Goodreads · 2,109 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017
Rosa Parks
A brave act on a bus ignites a movement for equality.
32 pages· 567 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,207 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2014
I am Rosa Parks
Discover how one woman's courage sparked a movement for equality.
40 pages· 1,405 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.5/5 Goodreads · 1,767 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2015
Seeds of Freedom
By Hester Bass, E.B. Lewis (Illustrator)
In Huntsville, Alabama, unity and creativity defy segregation peacefully.
32 pages· 1,637 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 508 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2018
Deep Water
By Watt Key
A dive goes wrong, leaving Julie to save herself and two reckless clients from the ocean's deadly grip.
288 pages· 45,956 words· Est. 5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 2,041 ratings
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Alabama Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about alabama for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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$899
Rosa
Ages 4–8 · 2005
A woman's quiet defiance ignites a movement for justice.
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$1799
The Youngest Marcher
Ages 5–10 · 2017
A young girl boldly joins a civil rights protest, facing arrest to fight segregation.
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$1899
Going North
Ages 5–8 · 2004
A family journeys north, facing segregation and uncertainty in search of a better life.
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$1799
Preaching to the Chickens
Ages 5–8 · 2016
A young boy preaches to chickens, dreaming of leading change.
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$1799
Meet Miss Fancy
Ages 5–8 · 2019
A boy defies segregation to meet an elephant, but chaos ensues when she escapes.
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$1699
Finding Lincoln
Ages 4–8 · 2009
In 1950s Alabama, a boy defies segregation to access forbidden knowledge in a library.
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$2299
The Quilts of Gee's Bend
Ages 8–12 · 2017
Discover the hidden legacy of Gee's Bend quilts, a vibrant testament to African American art and resilience.
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$2795
Alabama
Ages 7–12 · 2021
Discover Alabama's rich history, vibrant culture, and unique wildlife.
Graphic Nov.
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$3132
Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott
Ages 8–12 · 2006
A woman's refusal ignites a movement on a Montgomery bus.
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$2865
When Rosa Parks Went Fishing
Ages 6–10 · 2017
Discover the childhood that shaped a civil rights icon.
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$3064
Rosa Parks
Ages 5–6 · 2016
Discover Rosa Parks' inspiring journey in a kid-friendly biography.
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Alabama Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about alabama for developing and independent readers.
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Who Was Rosa Parks?
Ages 8–12 · 2010
A biography of Rosa Parks, a civil rights activist who refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Alabama bus in 1955, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott and becoming a symbol of the Civil Rights Movement
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$899
Meow or Never
Ages 8–12 · 2021
A secret cat and a school musical test Avery's courage.
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$799
Gone Crazy in Alabama
Ages 8–12 · 2015
Sisters uncover family secrets in Alabama, testing the strength of their bonds when tragedy strikes.
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$1699
Wonderland
Ages 8–12 · 2018
A runaway dog unites three lonely souls seeking friendship and belonging.
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$899
The Best Bad Luck I Ever Had
Ages 10–+ · 2009
In 1910s Alabama, two unlikely friends risk everything to save a man from injustice.
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$1499
Claudette Colvin
Ages 6–9 · 2021
A young girl defies segregation, sparking a fight for justice.
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$1499
Freedom Walkers
Ages 10–13 · 2006
Discover the boycott that defied segregation and sparked a movement for equality in 1950s Alabama.
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$1699
Night on Fire
Ages 9–13 · 2015
A girl faces a town's deep-seated racism as the Freedom Riders arrive, forcing her to choose between silence and action.
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$1299
Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice
Ages 13–18 · 2009
A teenager defies segregation, sparking a pivotal legal battle in the civil rights movement.
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$1799
Miss Spitfire
Ages 10–12 · 2007
A fierce teacher battles to unlock a silent world.
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$499
I Am Rosa Parks
Ages 8–9 · 1997
A single act of defiance ignites a movement for justice and equality.
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$899
Terror at Bottle Creek
Ages 10–13 · 2016
A boy battles a hurricane and wild animals to survive.