Happy Birthday, America!

This year, America celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Updated June 24, 2026
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All about U.S. : a look at the lives of 50 real kids from across the United States
Lamothe, Matt
Paper Book
"Readers will probably go right to their own state―and then find themselves hooked."― Booklist, Starred Review   "A rich, thought-provoking work that proves that despite our differences, there''s much that we share." ―Kirkus<...
Speaking of America : United States Presidents and the words that changed history
Cohen, Jared
Paper Book
A New York Times bestseller! From New York Times bestselling author Jared Cohen comes an encouraging and engaging debut children's book that brings United States history to life through forty-five compelling presidential quotes, demonstrating the power of words...
Hello, World! USA
McDonald, Jill
Celebrate America's 250th birthday with a board book to teach the littlest readers about the United States and its origins. From Hello, World!, a bestselling nonfiction series for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Kids can learn all about the USA in this cheerful and...
Some of us : a story of citizenship and the United States
LaRocca, Rajani
Paper Book
Discover what it means to become a US citizen and how the process unfolds in this illuminating picture book about immigration and naturalization. What does US citizenship look like? Some of us are citizens by birth. Some of us are born beyond the United States...
America the Beautiful
Editions, Wide Eyed
Paper Book
A celebration of all that makes the song sing true to the American spirit for a new generation of children. This book is an ode to America then and now, from sea to shining sea.
History Comics: Ellis Island: Immigration and the American Dream
Feggo, Felipe Galindo
Paper Book
Turn back the clock with History Comics! In this volume, take a visit to Ellis Island and learn America's immigration story. Many Americans know someone who can trace their ancestry through Ellis Island. In addition to being part of the world-famous Statue of Liberty...
We shall not be denied : a timeline of voting rights and suppression in America
DeGroat, Cayla Bellanger
If you're under 18, you might be thinking, "Why do voting rights matter to me? I'm too young to vote." Voting is how our country chooses government leaders to make important decisions that affect all our lives. When one citizen is denied their right to vote, their voice is silenced. Everyone...
Revolutionary Mary : the true story of one woman, the Declaration of Independence, and America's fight for freedom
Blumenthal, Karen
Paper Book
A bold picture book biography about Mary Katharine Goddard, the only woman whose name is printed on the Declaration of Independence, by award-winning authors Karen Blumenthal and Jen McCartney, and illustrated by Elizabeth Baddeley. Who was Mary Katharine Goddard? ...
America redux : visual stories from our dynamic history
Aberg-Riger, Ariel
Paper Book
A YALSA Finalist for Excellence in Nonfiction · 4 starred reviews · Kirkus Prize Winner · Kirkus Best Book of the Year · Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year · School Library Journal Best Book of the Year · New York Public Library Best Book of the Year · Center for the Study of Multicultural...

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