Happy Birthday, America!

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

Updated June 25, 2026
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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...
We shall not be denied : a timeline of voting rights and suppression in America
DeGroat, Cayla Bellanger
Paper Book
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...
Rise up! : powerful protests in American history
Katz, Rachel C.
Paper Book
A 2026 Massachusetts Great Reads title, selected for the National Book Festival A 2025 EUREKA! Silver Award Winner The 2025 Foreword Indies Juvenile Nonfiction Honorable Mention title A 2026 Notable Social Studies Trade Book List selection ...
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...
O say can you hear? : a cultural biography of "The Star-spangled banner"
Clague, Mark
Paper Book
A New York Times Editors' Choice The fascinating story of America's national anthem and an examination of its powerful meaning today. Most Americans learn the tale in elementary school: During the War of 1812, Francis Scott Key witnessed the daylong bombardment of...
America : a patriotic primer
Cheney, Lynne V.
Paper Book
America: A Patriotic Primer is a succinct history of the United States, an ABC of the principles on which this country was founded, and a book for children and families to pore over, discuss, and cherish. A is for America, the land that we love. B is...

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