Books by Susan Campbell Bartoletti

4 books · Ages 10–18

Known for the Dear America and Authors Explore a Year of Rebellion, Revolution, and Change series, Susan Campbell Bartoletti writes middle grade and young adult for ages 10–18, alongside 2 standalone books, exploring themes of resilience & perseverance, fear & bravery, justice & fairness.

Series

A Coal Miner's Bride: The Diary of Annya Dubrinsky, Pennsylvania, 1890
Dear America
1 book · Ages 10–14
1968
Authors Explore a Year of Rebellion, Revolution, and Change
1 book · Ages 12–18

Standalone Books

Cover of Black Potatoes The Story of the Great Irish Famine, 1845-1850
Black Potatoes The Story of the Great Irish Famine, 1845-1850
Susan Campbell Bartoletti
For children curious about history's darker moments, this book explores the devastating Irish Famine, fostering empathy
Ages 10–14
Cover of The Boy Who Dared
The Boy Who Dared
Susan Campbell Bartoletti
For young people grappling with injustice and the power of truth, this historical novel explores a teen's courageous res
Ages 10–14

By Age Range

Ages 8–11
3 books
A Coal Miner's Bride: The Diary of Annya Dubrinsky, Pennsylvania, 1890
Black Potatoes The Story of the Great Irish Famine, 1845-1850
The Boy Who Dared
Ages 12–18
4 books
A Coal Miner's Bride: The Diary of Annya Dubrinsky, Pennsylvania, 1890
Black Potatoes The Story of the Great Irish Famine, 1845-1850
The Boy Who Dared

Common Themes

Resilience & PerseveranceFear & BraveryJustice & FairnessHistorySadness & GriefFamily & SiblingsCultural IdentityGrowing Up

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