Looking for excellent children's books about 1950 - 1999? 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.
Two Sudanese children face perilous journeys for survival and hope.
Two friends face a regime's ultimatum, testing their bond and redefining home.
A young girl finds her voice amidst the echoes of Jim Crow and Civil Rights awakening.
A girl risks everything to escape East Berlin and reunite her divided family.
A fall leads to dental drama and unexpected challenges for a sixth grader.
A summer with grandparents changes young Charlie's life through basketball and family secrets.
Three siblings face personal struggles as the Challenger launch looms, altering their lives forever.
Discover how a stolen bike led a young Cassius Clay to become Muhammad Ali.
A young girl flees war-torn Vietnam, seeking hope in America.
A boy navigates Shakespeare, a stern teacher, and family turmoil during a tumultuous school year.
Sturdy, inviting books about 1950 - 1999 for the youngest readers and listeners.
Discover rap's roots and legends in a playful baby book that inspires swagger.
Discover the musical journey of Ritchie Valens, whose songs still resonate today.
Discover the rise of a music icon from family band to Tejano queen.
Discover Oprah's inspiring journey and empowering quotes for little ones.
Illustrated read-alouds about 1950 - 1999 for preschool and elementary-age readers.
Discover the power of a dream that changed history.
A cook's secret efforts fuel a pivotal civil rights movement.
A brave act on a bus ignites a movement for equality.
A young dreamer aims for Olympic gold with perseverance.
Children march for civil rights, challenging segregation in 1963 Birmingham.
A young girl's journey with autism shapes her life and inspires her to help others.
A family risks all to escape East Germany in a homemade balloon.
Experience the Apollo 11 moon landing through a young enthusiast's eyes.
A young girl confronts segregation during a summer visit to the South.
Discover the architect whose vision shaped a museum celebrating African American history and culture.
Discover how one woman's courage sparked a movement for equality.
A carousel ride becomes a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights movement.
Longer stories about 1950 - 1999 for developing and independent readers.
A boy's punishment leads to unexpected discoveries in a world of discarded treasures.
Penny's summer plans unravel amid family tensions and past prejudices.
Mysterious notes predict a death. Can Miranda unravel the truth in time?
Three sisters meet their estranged mother and uncover unexpected truths during a summer with the Black Panthers.
A family's road trip leads them into a pivotal moment in history.
A sister's illness challenges Katie to find hope in a world that seems to dim without her light.
Grounded for life, a boy uncovers secrets in his town's obituaries, leading to unexpected adventures.
A boy faces school cruelty, family illness, and looming war, seeking miracles to save his world.
Four teens navigate life's crossroads, seeking identity and connection.
An unloved daughter battles family disdain in 1940s China, seeking love and triumph.
A boy's journey from Cuba to the U.S. tests his courage and hope for family reunion.
A pilot drops candy to lift spirits in blockaded Berlin.
