Looking for excellent children's books about 1960's? 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.
A young girl finds her voice amidst the echoes of Jim Crow and Civil Rights awakening.
A boy navigates Shakespeare, a stern teacher, and family turmoil during a tumultuous school year.
A boy's punishment leads to unexpected discoveries in a world of discarded treasures.
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.
Discover the power of a dream that changed history.
Illustrated read-alouds about 1960's for preschool and elementary-age readers.
Children march for civil rights, challenging segregation in 1963 Birmingham.
Experience the Apollo 11 moon landing through a young enthusiast's eyes.
A carousel ride becomes a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights movement.
A mule's journey reveals a pivotal civil rights story.
A six-year-old girl bravely integrates a school, changing history forever.
A six-year-old girl becomes the first African American student to integrate a white school in New Orleans in 1960.
A child's dream leads to a historic moonwalk.
Discover the untold story behind Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic speech and its unexpected creation.
A young girl witnesses a pivotal civil rights protest and Dr. King's final stand.
Two friends face racism when a new law challenges old prejudices.
A boy discovers his grandpa's fight against discrimination in a bread factory.
A boy's Saturdays with his grandmother reveal the magic of simple joys.
Longer stories about 1960's for developing and independent readers.
A boy's journey from Cuba to the U.S. tests his courage and hope for family reunion.
A troubled teen finds unexpected hope in art and friendship amidst family turmoil.
A soldier and his dog must trust each other to survive Vietnam.
A young girl faces discrimination and must find her voice amidst tragedy.
Discover the mathematician whose calculations launched NASA's early missions.
A girl and a snow leopard face danger in a mystical forest.
Can Stosh change history and save a legendary ballplayer from a tragic fate?
A farm becomes a legendary music festival, defining a generation.
A grizzly attack shatters peace in Glacier Park. Can Melody survive the terror?
Discover the high-stakes journey behind the historic moon landing.
A quarter of a million Americans gather in Washington, DC, to demand equal rights for black Americans.
The story of Neil Armstrong's life and his journey to becoming the first person to walk on the moon.
