Books by Wilborn Hampton

4 books · Ages 4–14

Known for the A Reporter's Story series, Wilborn Hampton writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–14, exploring themes of curiosity & wonder, history, fear & bravery.

Series

Meltdown: A Race Against Nuclear Disaster at Three Mile Island
Kennedy Assassinated! The World Mourns
War in the Middle East: Black September and the Yom Kippur War
A Reporter's Story
4 books · Ages 4–14

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
2 books
September 11, 2001: Attack on New York City
War in the Middle East: Black September and the Yom Kippur War
Ages 8–11
4 books
Meltdown: A Race Against Nuclear Disaster at Three Mile Island
Kennedy Assassinated! The World Mourns
September 11, 2001: Attack on New York City
Ages 12–18
2 books
Meltdown: A Race Against Nuclear Disaster at Three Mile Island
Kennedy Assassinated! The World Mourns

Common Themes

Curiosity & WonderHistoryFear & BraveryResilience & PerseveranceJustice & FairnessEmpathy & KindnessTeamwork & CollaborationNatural Disaster

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