Are you looking for a wonderful list of children’s books set in Arkansas? Here are some of our favorites! Each of these children’s books is either set in Arkansas or features a person who has close ties to the state of Arkansas. Home to the beautiful Ozark mountains, Arkansas has both wonderful natural beauty and a rich history of Native Americans. If you’d like more information on each book, read more by clicking on the affiliate links listed below.
18 Wheels Rolling to Arkansas
An 18-wheeler rolls into Arkansas and takes in all the sights and sounds.
Cookie Boy: Travelin’ Arkansas
Journey along with Cookie Boy as he travels all around Arkansas.
Cracking the Wall: The Struggles of the Little Rock Nine
The historical account of the nine black students who were chosen to attend an all-white high school in Little Rock,...
Good Morning, Granny Rose
Granny Rose and her dog Henry find themselves lost in a blizzard and take shelter in a cave with a...
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
The riveting memoir of poet Maya Angelou. Recommended for older readers due to intense content.
King of Ragtime: The Story of Scott Joplin
Discover the fascinating life of Scott Joplin, the King of Ragtime.
Little Rock Nine
A graphic novel that tells the story of the Little Rock Nine, the first black high school students integrated into...
March Forward, Girl
The memoir of Melba Beals, one of the Little Rock Nine and a Civil Rights activist.
Only the Names Remain
The sobering story of the Cherokee Indian nation's forced westward journey from Georgia to Arkansas and Oklahoma.
Philip Hall Likes Me, I Reckon Maybe
11-year-old Beth has a crush on Philip Hall and reckons he might like her, too. Set in Pocohontas, Arkansas.