Jennifer A. Nielsen, New York Times bestselling author, will be visiting 7th and 8th grade classes at your school from October 24-28. She is the author of many historical fictions such as Resistance, A Night Divided, and her newest book, Lines of Courage. She is also the author of the Mark of the Thief and Traitor’s Game series. One of her more popular titles is Words on Fire, a historical fiction story following a family of book smugglers in 1893 Lithuania.
Anyone who loves reading, writing, history, fantasy, or just wants to pick an author’s brain will enjoy her presentations.
For those who may miss Jennifer at school, join us at Campbell County Public Library Thursday, October 27 at 7pm in the Wyoming Room for a presentation by the author!
If you are interested in purchasing a book, a selection of Jennifer Nielsen’s books will be available for purchase and autograph at all events throughout the week.
If you could go back to any time, when/where would you go? Would you visit the Titanic, witness the signing of the Declaration of Independence, or maybe become a member of a royal court? Historical fiction books can take you back to any time you want. Historical fiction are fictional stories taking place in a real time in the past. The events and details are as accurate as possible, and characters can be both real and fictional. If you love history these books are for you.
Ground Zero by Alan Gratz
Ground Zero follows two very different people whose lives were both changed due to the attacks on 9/11. September 11, 2001: Brandon is visiting his dad at work on the 107th floor of the World Trade Center. September 11, 2020: Reshmina has grown up in the aftermath of the attack in Afghanistan and has the difficult choice of helping a wounded American solider after a battle erupts.
Alex and Eliza by Melissa de la Cruz
The Schuyler’s are proud to be one of the country’s founding families. Their three daughters; Angelica, Eliza and Peggy are getting ready for one of New York society’s biggest events: The Schuylers’ grand ball. Eliza would rather be aiding the colonists during the battle, but she is excited to find out that Alexander Hamilton himself has arrived. This epic love story changes American history forever,
Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys
Joana, Emilia, and Florian are refugees on a desperate journey towards freedom now that World War II is drawing to a close. Their paths meet on a ship that promises salvation. Forced to unite, the three fight for survival as they find their courage, strength, and trust in each other.
Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown by Steve Sheinkin
This much anticipated follow up to Bomb: The Race to Build and Steal the most Dangerous weapon, takes a journey into the Cold War. World War II is coming to a close and the Soviet Union refuses to be left behind and begins a close competition to build an even more destructive bomb than the Unites States. This book has spy planes, armed submarines, and undercover agents!
Boxers by Gene Luen Yang
Little Bao has had enough of the foreign missionaries and solders bullying and robbing Chinese peasants. He recruits and army of Boxers, commoners trained in kung fu, to fight to free China from the “foreign devils.” The rebellion is successful, but at what cost? Many people are dying, including thousands of Chinese citizens who have converted to Christianity. The companion to this story is Saints, and it brings to life the other side of the Boxer Rebellion. Check out both graphic novels today.
