Books About 1970's · 36 titles considered

The Best 1970's Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about 1970'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.

Brown Girl Dreaming
The Colors of the Rain
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About 1970's

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Orange for the Sunsets

By Tina Athaide

Two friends face a regime's ultimatum, testing their bond and redefining home.

336 pages· 49,862 words· Est. 7 hour read
6.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 962 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2014

Brown Girl Dreaming

A young girl finds her voice amidst the echoes of Jim Crow and Civil Rights awakening.

Coretta Scott King Award (2015)Newbery Medal (2015)Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (2015)
366 pages· 30,215 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 94,538 ratings
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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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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2009

When You Reach Me

Mysterious notes predict a death. Can Miranda unravel the truth in time?

199 pages· 39,395 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
5.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 118,325 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2019

Flight for Freedom

A family risks all to escape East Germany in a homemade balloon.

50 pages· 992 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.5/5 Goodreads · 438 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 2020

Junko Tabei Masters the Mountains

A determined girl defies expectations to conquer the world's tallest peak.

128 pages
4.4/5 Goodreads · 259 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 8–11 · 2019

Hector

A boy's tragic death during a protest sparks change in apartheid-era South Africa.

48 pages· 1,127 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 224 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2019

The Story of Rap

Discover rap's roots and legends in a playful baby book that inspires swagger.

24 pages
4.4/5 Goodreads · 342 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2019

House Without Walls

A perilous journey to find a new home tests courage and hope.

336 pages
4.4/5 Goodreads · 240 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2018

The Colors of the Rain

A boy confronts family secrets and racial tensions in 1972 Houston.

384 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 500 ratings
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1970's Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about 1970's for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Nadia

Ages 6–9 · 2016

A young gymnast's journey from small-town Romania to Olympic history.

Hard Work, But It's Worth It

Ages 4–8 · 2020

A young boy's list of habits leads him to fight for equality and change.

The Rainbow Flag

Ages 4–8 · 2019

Discover the creation of the iconic Rainbow Flag and its journey to becoming a symbol of pride.

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1970's Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about 1970's for developing and independent readers.

Soccer on Sunday

Ages 7–10 · 2014

Two siblings travel back in time to the 1970 World Cup final in Mexico City to meet Pelé and learn the secrets of greatness from him

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Sunny Makes a Splash

Ages 8–12 · 2021

A summer job at the pool leads to unexpected independence and a budding romance.

Cub

Ages 8–12 · 2020

A young reporter navigates seventh-grade drama and uncovers truths during the Watergate scandal.

All the Broken Pieces
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All the Broken Pieces

Ages 10–13 · 2009

A boy must face his past and choose between silence and truth in a new land.

Julie: The Big Break

Ages 8–12 · 2014

A girl challenges gender norms to join the boys' basketball team.

Good Luck, Ivy

Ages 8–12 · 2007

A young gymnast must choose between her passion and family obligations.

Happy New Year, Julie

Ages 8–10 · 2007

Julie finds hope in new traditions after her parents' divorce.

Revolution Is Not a Dinner Party

Ages 10–14 · 2007

A young girl's world unravels as political turmoil invades her home.

The Liberation of Gabriel King

Ages 9–14 · 2005

Two friends face fears in a town shadowed by prejudice.

If I Ever Get Out of Here

Ages 12–15 · 2013

A boy hides his poverty from a new friend while facing a bully's wrath.

Julie Takes a Stand
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Julie Takes a Stand

Ages 8–12 · 2014

Julie faces pioneer challenges and a heated school election. Can she change the system?

The Silver Guitar

Ages 8–10 · 2011

An oil spill, a fundraiser, and hidden secrets threaten to unravel everything.

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