If you enjoy reading books by Tanya Lee Stone then you might also like the following authors:
Steve Sheinkin writes exciting nonfiction that makes history feel alive and immediate. He focuses on overlooked figures and events, often highlighting tense and dramatic moments.
If you like Tanya Lee Stone, you'd probably enjoy Sheinkin’s Bomb: The Race to Build—and Steal—the World's Most Dangerous Weapon, an intense account of spies, scientists, and secrets during World War II.
Candace Fleming creates nonfiction books that are accessible, clear, and deeply engaging. She tells stories in a way that's relatable and captures your curiosity, just like Tanya Lee Stone.
Check out Fleming’s The Family Romanov: Murder, Rebellion, and the Fall of Imperial Russia, which gives an absorbing look into dramatic events that changed history.
Deborah Heiligman connects with readers by exploring compelling true stories with strong emotional resonance, similar to Tanya Lee Stone's ability to bring emotional depth into historical narratives.
Try her book Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers, a brilliant portrayal of family bonds, art, and humanity that stays with you long after you've finished reading.
Phillip Hoose brings history to life by telling stories of courageous young people who change their communities, an approach readers of Tanya Lee Stone would appreciate. His writing feels genuine, vivid, and inspiring. For example, Claudette Colvin:
Twice Toward Justice introduces the lesser-known teen activist whose bravery helped ignite the American Civil Rights movement.
Russell Freedman is great at making difficult history accessible to young readers through careful research, clear writing, and engaging storytelling—a style Tanya Lee Stone fans will enjoy.
You could start with his book Lincoln: A Photobiography, which combines thoughtful prose and rare historical images to offer an engaging portrait of Abraham Lincoln’s life and presidency.
Susan Campbell Bartoletti writes engaging nonfiction books for young readers. She carefully researches historical moments and brings them to life through personal stories, clear language, and thoughtful analysis.
Her book Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow gives a powerful look at how propaganda and politics shaped the experiences of young people during Nazi Germany.
Elizabeth Partridge focuses on writing nonfiction that highlights important social and historical issues. Her style connects readers personally to significant events, often using vivid storytelling and personal experiences. A notable example is Marching for Freedom:
Walk Together, Children, and Don't You Grow Weary, which provides insights into the Civil Rights Movement and the impactful journey of young activists.
Margot Lee Shetterly offers compelling narratives of lesser-known stories from history, celebrating people who have often been overlooked. Her straightforward yet eloquent writing style brings a fresh perspective on familiar historical periods.
Her popular book Hidden Figures highlights the lives and accomplishments of African-American women mathematicians at NASA, whose skills helped America reach the stars.
Kekla Magoon addresses important social justice themes through clear, accessible storytelling. She explores complex questions around race, historical injustice, and activism.
One powerful example is The Rock and the River, which examines the civil rights era through the eyes of a young boy whose family becomes involved in conversations about equality, freedom, and activism.
Larry Dane Brimner specializes in well-researched, clearly-written nonfiction focusing on significant historical events and figures. His engaging narrative allows young readers to connect thoughtfully to the historical people and periods he describes.
His book Black & White: The Confrontation between Reverend Fred L. Shuttlesworth and Eugene "Bull" Connor vividly describes an important chapter in the struggle for civil rights, exploring the conflict through the opposing perspectives of civil rights leaders and those who opposed them.
Marc Aronson writes clear, readable books that make complex history easy and engaging. He often highlights overlooked historical figures and events, aiming to excite readers about uncovering the past.
In Sugar Changed the World, Aronson tells the global history of sugar, exploring its impact on colonization, slavery, and society.
Jim Murphy specializes in vivid storytelling and accurate historical details that bring past events to life. He has a knack for making history personal and immediate, helping readers feel like eyewitnesses.
A great example is his book The Great Fire, which describes the devastating Chicago fire of 1871 through real-life experiences and dramatic details.
Rosalyn Schanzer combines colorful, energetic illustrations with compelling historical narratives. Her captivating style draws readers into adventurous stories of dramatic historical events and people. In Witches!
The Absolutely True Tale of Disaster in Salem, Schanzer vividly recounts the Salem witch trials, bringing a fresh, accessible perspective to young readers.
Sy Montgomery writes about science and nature with passion and curiosity. Her warm, storytelling approach connects readers deeply with animals and ecosystems, helping them appreciate their beauty and complexity.
In her book The Soul of an Octopus, Montgomery guides readers through the fascinating world of octopuses, opening our eyes to the surprising intelligence and emotion found beneath the waves.
Neal Bascomb puts focus on true, fast-paced stories often set in wartime and featuring daring adventures or remarkable feats. His clear, narrative style helps readers feel as if they're watching history unfold.
In The Nazi Hunters, Bascomb tells the dramatic true story of the hunt for Adolf Eichmann, bringing an important part of history thrillingly to life.