Are you looking for a wonderful list of children’s books set in Ohio? Here are some of our favorites! Each of these children’s books is either set in Ohio or features a person who has close ties to the state. As a current resident of Ohio, I appreciate the natural beauty, canal history, wonderful museums, and incredible library system here! Ohio is also home to (almost) more presidents that any other state! If you’d like more information on each book, read more by clicking on the affiliate links listed below.
Allen Jay and the Underground Railroad
Young Quaker boy Allen Jay must decide if he is going to help an escaped slave or turn him in.
Beacon to Freedom
The story of John Rankin, a conductor on the Underground Railroad who helped 2,000 slaves escape to freedom.
Centerburg Tales
The entertaining stories of Centerburg, Ohio and its delightful residents.
Danger Along the Ohio
Three children separated from their father must find their way back to him through the Ohio wilderness.
Freedom River
The story of how John Parker, a former slave, risked his life to help other slaves cross the Ohio River...
Homer Price
A peek into small-town America through the endearing life of Homer Price.
Johnny Appleseed
A beautifully-illustrated portrait of John Chapman, who famously spread apple seeds across the Midwest.
Kit American Girl Series
Discover the adventures of Kit, a young girl growing up in Great Depression-era Cincinnati.
Lentil
Young Lentil learns to play the harmonica and inspires his hometown of Alto, Ohio.
Liftoff: A Photobiography of John Glenn
A fascinating look at the life of astronaut John Glenn, the first American to orbit Earth.