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Historical school stories

Historical Stories of Schools and Learning

From scribe schools in ancient Egypt to secret classrooms in times of oppression, the history of education is filled with perseverance, ingenuity, and resilience. This collection of kids’ books explores schools across cultures and eras, offering young readers a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of learning in the past.

Egyptian Diary

Fictional diary of a boy in scribal school in New Kingdom Egypt

One Wish

Inspiring story about a Moroccan girl who went on to found a university

Going to School (Everyday History)

Breezy overview of what school looked like in different times and places

Hedge School

Novel about a group of Irish friends attending a secret school under English domination

You Wouldn't Want to Be a Victorian Schoolchild

Cheeky exploration of life in a strict British school culture

School Days

Retelling of Mary and Laura's school days, from the Little House books (with activities!)

Prairie School

Accessible story about a pioneer boy learning to read

Children of the Indian Boarding Schools

Sober introduction to the experiences of native children in boarding schools

Light in the Darkness

Story about enslaved people holding a secret school

With Books and Bricks

Inspiring story of Booker T. Washington building the school he'd dreamed of during slavery

Streets of Gold

Story of a Russian girl immigrating with her family and finally going to school

Children of the Dust Bowl

True story of a school in a farm-labor camp, with photographs

Breaking Stalin's Nose

Chilling portrait of life and school in Stalinist Russia

We Want to Go to School!

Story of the activists who fought for the rights of disabled children to attend school

The Story of Ruby Bridges

Inspiring true story of Ruby Bridges facing opposition as she tries to go to school

Nasreen's Secret School

Inspiring true story of a girl attending a secret school in Afghanistan

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