Books by Kay Melchisedech Olson

5 books · Ages 4–12

Known for the Coming to America and Countries of the World series, Kay Melchisedech Olson writes picture books and middle grade for ages 4–12, exploring themes of curiosity & wonder, resilience & perseverance, justice & fairness.

Series

Chinese Immigrants, 1850-1900
Coming to America
1 book · Ages 4–11
China
Countries of the World
1 book · Ages 4–11
The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
Graphic History
1 book · Ages 4–11
The Terrible, Awful Civil War The Disgusting Details about Life During America's Bloodiest War
Disgusting Details of the Civil War
1 book · Ages 8–12
The Gettysburg Address in Translation: What It Really Means
In Translation
1 book · Ages 4–11

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
4 books
Chinese Immigrants, 1850-1900
China
The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
Ages 8–11
5 books
Chinese Immigrants, 1850-1900
China
The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
Ages 12–18
1 books
The Terrible, Awful Civil War The Disgusting Details about Life During America's Bloodiest War

Common Themes

Curiosity & WonderResilience & PerseveranceJustice & FairnessEmpathy & KindnessHistoryCultural IdentityImmigrationBeing Different

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