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These Books about Alabama for Kids are a great way for the kids to learn all about the great state of Alabama! They’ll be able to discover America state by state, starting with Alabama! Pair these up with even more great book recommendations for kids as well!
These Alabama books for children are award-winning and all are set in Alabama. They talk about the civil rights movement, Rosa Parks, Harper Lee, Martin Luther King Jr., and more.
Most of these books set in Alabama are based on a true story. The kids will read books that talk about things that happened in Birmingham Alabama and Montgomery Alabama as well.
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Is there an inspiring story that the kids will read about from these books?
Yes! There are so many great civil rights activists and other young women and men who have transformed the world as we know it. Plus, there are even stories of a young girl or two shaking up everything.
Do the books include suggestions for ages?
You’ll have to use your best judgment on this one. There aren’t any picture book options for younger kids but you can sit and read to them!
All of these books are about Alabama and great for the kids to read!
Y is for Yellowhammer: An Alabama Alphabet (Discover America State by State)
Travel across the state of Alabama and learn all about the legendary people and landmarks that make this place unique.
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The Watsons Go to Birmingham–1963: A Novel
Your kids will love reading about an unforgettable road trip during one of the most crucial points in the civil rights movement.
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Good Night Alabama (Good Night Our World)
This fun bedtime story includes Alabama’s best, from the Crimson Tide to the Birmingham Zoo and Gulf State Park. This charming read highlights the best attractions and landmarks while putting your little Southerners to sleep.
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Alabama My Home Sweet Home
This book is jam-packed full of all the places, people, and events that have shaped Alabama into the state that it is today.
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My First Book About Alabama! (Alabama Experience)
Introduce your children to the great state of Alabama! They’ll learn all about the history, presidents, and so much more that make this state so unique.
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I’m Reading About Alabama (Alabama Experience)
This colorful book will help your kids learn about the things that make Alabama unique with colorful illustrations, kid-friendly text, and interesting facts all about Alabama.
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Alabama (A True Book: My United States)
Your little ones will explore Alabama to find out what life is like right now Alabama. They’ll learn about the government, plants, animals and even get an insider look at what life is like for an Alabaman.
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To Kill a Mockingbird
This unforgettable story of a childhood in a sleepy Southern town in Alabama is a classic bestseller that takes readers right to the roots of human behavior.
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Inside Out and Back Again
Inspired by the author’s experience as a refugee and immigrating to Alabama, this coming-of-age novel tells the story from a child’s point of view.
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Alabama Spitfire: The Story of Harper Lee and To Kill a Mockingbird
This inspiring true story tells the story of Harper Lee, who will grow up to write To Kill a Mockingbird.
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Freedom Walkers: The Story of the Montgomery Bus Boycott Grades 6-8
Teach your kids about the civil rights boycott that changed history during the 1950s in Alabama with this historical narrative.
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Stitchin’ and Pullin’: A Gee’s Bend Quilt
This collection of poems tells the story of a quilt-making community right in Alabama located in Gee’s Bend.
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The Bus Ride that Changed History: The Story of Rosa Parks
Learn all about how Rosa Parks made history on a bus right in Alabama with the help of this story.
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Alabama Native Americans (Alabama Experience)
Learn all about the native Americans that call Alabama home and who may have even lived in your backyard.
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Alabama (Rookie Read-About Geography)
This book is a simple introduction to Alameda and focuses on teaching about the geographical features of this state.
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What’s Great about Alabama? (Our Great States)
Want to know what makes Alabama so great? These top ten sites you should see and do when you visit the Yellowhammer State are all packed into this one book!
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Alabama Facts and Symbols (The States and Their Symbols)
Learn all about the different facts and symbols of Alabama using this helpful book.
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Alabama (From Sea to Shining Sea, Second) by Kathy Feeney (2008-09-01)
Learn all about Alabama’s rich history and culture with this guidebook.
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Gone Crazy in Alabama (Ala Notable Children’s Books. Middle Readers Book 3)
This Alabama story tells the story of the Gaither sisters as they travel down to the deep south for a summer they won’t soon forget.
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Saturdays and Teacakes
This book takes place in Alabama and tells the story of a boy and his beloved grandmother.
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Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe: A Novel
This book tells the story of two women who owned a restaurant in Whistle Stop back in the ’30s.
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A Is for Alabama (A State Alphabet Book)
This alphabet book takes you through the state of Alabama and all the things that make it so important.
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Tru & Nelle
This fictionalized story tells Truman Capote and Harper Lee as childhood friends living in Monroeville, Alabama.
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Love Is All Around Alabama
From the crowd's cheer to the animals at the zoo, this story shares with us that love is all around the state of Alabama.
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When Rosa Parks Went Fishing (Leaders Doing Headstands)
Follow the story of young Rosa Parks before becoming an essential part of the civil rights movement in this fun, lighthearted story.
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Rosa’s Bus: The Ride to Civil Rights
This story tells the story of Rosa Parks and how her arrest on Bus #2857 started a significant event in the Civil Rights Movement.
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As you can see, this is a big book all about Alabama! Have the kids go through the list and see which ones speak to them the most, then plan a trip to Alabama! They can then start reading and give you feedback.
Have fun choosing these books about Alabama for kids! They’re all a great read!
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