Are you looking for a wonderful list of children’s books set in Maryland? Here are some of our favorites! Each of these children’s books is either set in Maryland or features a person who has close ties to the state. Known as the Bay State, Maryland has rich early American history as one of the original colonies and as a major stop on the Underground Railroad. If you’d like more information on each book, read more by clicking on the affiliate links listed below.
A Picture Book of Thurgood Marshall
A fascinating look at the life of Thurgood Marshall, from his boyhood days in Baltimore to his victory in Brown...
Aunt Flossie’s Hats (And Crab Cakes Later)
Two young girls visit their Aunt Flossie on Sundays and hear stories about her memorable hat collection.
Becoming Babe Ruth
Discover the early life of baseball legend Babe Ruth growing up in Baltimore.
Bread for Words: A Frederick Douglass Story
Based on the true story of Frederick Douglass as he learns to read and write.
By the Dawn’s Early Light
Learn the story behind The Star-Spangled Banner, written by Francis Scott Key during the War of 1812.
Chesapeake Bay Walk
A child-friendly introduction to the animals and plants that live in and around Chesapeake Bay.
Clara and the Book Wagon
A story based on the USA's first "bookmobile," a free traveling library cart.
Clara Barton: Spirit of the American Red Cross
An early reader about the life of Clara Barton, Civil War nurse and founder of the American Red Cross.
Goliath: Great Hero of the Baltimore Fire
Based on the true story of a horse who helped save Baltimore during a huge fire in 1904.
Jacob Have I Loved
The coming-of-age tale of a girl seeking to find her own identify outside of the shadow of her more popular...