Books About 9/11 · 11 titles considered

The Best 9/11 Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about 9/11? 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.

I Survived the Attacks of September 11th, 2001
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About 9/11

Sale price
$958
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2002

Fireboat

By Maira Kalman

An old fireboat is called back to action during a city crisis.

48 pages· 1,069 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,206 ratings
$9.99Save 4%
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2012

I Survived the Attacks of September 11th, 2001

By Lauren Tarshis, Scott Dawson (Illustrator) · Book #6 in the I Survived series

A young boy witnesses the 9/11 attacks and struggles to cope with the aftermath

112 pages· 8,083 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 13,296 ratings
$5.99Save 4%
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$2469
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

I Survived the Attacks of September 11, 2001 (Graphic Novel)

A young boy navigates the aftermath of a traumatic event and finds solace in his relationships and hobbies.

160 pages· 5,284 words· Est. 59 min read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 2,754 ratings
$25.99Save 5%
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2020

Escape from the Twin Towers

By Kate Messner, Kelley McMorris (Illustrator) · Book #11 in the Ranger in Time series

A young girl and her friend navigate the aftermath of a devastating terrorist attack on the World Trade Center.

144 pages· 11,915 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 377 ratings
$6.99Save 4%
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

What Were the Twin Towers?

The Twin Towers were targeted in a terrorist attack on September 11, 2001, resulting in the loss of thousands of lives and a significant impact on the United States and the world.

112 pages· 8,039 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,237 ratings
$7.99Save 5%
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2010

Heroes of 9/11

Witness the bravery of first responders on 9/11.

181 pages· 42,362 words· Est. 6 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 448 ratings
$3.99Save 5%
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2018

The National September 11 Memorial

Discover the story behind the September 11 Memorial and its significance.

24 pages· 274 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
$29.93Save 5%
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

Molly and the Twin Towers

By Jessika Fleck, Jane Pica (Illustrator) · Book #19 in the Girls Survive series

Molly must find her sister amidst the chaos of 9/11.

112 pages· 12,503 words· Est. 2 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 317 ratings
$9.99Save 4%
Picture Book · Ages 10–14 · 2020

The Heroes of 9/11: Then and Now

Explore the enduring impact of 9/11 on heroes and first responders.

48 pages· 5,677 words· Est. 44 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 7 ratings
$35.64Save 5%
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2021

September 11

Explore the events of 9/11 and the heroes who emerged from tragedy.

48 pages· 1,746 words· Est. 20 min read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 37 ratings
$4.99Save 5%
The Bookroo Book Club

Great books, picked for their age.

Books worth reading again and again, delivered to your door.

Find their book club
Bookroo book club box
Keep exploring
Books about boatsBooks about firefightersBooks about September 11, 2001

Bookroo

  • About Us
  • Blog
  • FAQs
  • Help Center
  • Contact Us
  • Affiliates

Book Clubs

Follow Bookroo