Dear America Books in Order

by Kathryn Lasky ·4 books · 1996–1999

The Dear America series by Patricia McKissack consists of four historical fiction novels written for young readers, published between 1996 and 1999. The series presents fictional diary entries from the perspectives of young girls living during significant periods in American history. Additional titles include Color Me Dark: The Diary of Nellie Lee Love, The Great Migration North, and Look to the Hills: The Diary of Lozette Moreau, a French Slave Girl. Each book is written in the first person and is set in a different historical era, offering insights into the lives of African-American girls during times of social and political change. The series is part of a larger collection of books under the Dear America imprint, which features diary-style narratives from various historical periods. Patricia McKissack, an African-American author, wrote these works as part of her contributions to children's literature focused on historical experiences and diverse voices.