Are you looking for a wonderful list of children’s books set in Virginia? Here are some of our favorites! Each of these children’s books is either set in Virginia or features a person who has close ties to the state. There are more U.S. presidents from Virginia than any other state, and the Shenandoah Valley is a beautiful, scenic area for hiking and exploring. Our family has had the great privilege of touring Old Williamsburg and multiple presidential homes, and I cannot recommend them all enough! If you’d like more information on each book, read more by clicking on the affiliate links listed below.
A Lion to Guard Us
Three children sail to Jamestown in search of their father after their mother unexpectedly dies in England.
A Picture of Freedom
A slave who taught herself to read experiences the horrors of slavery and becomes a conductor on the Underground Railroad.
Arthur Ashe
An informative chapter book about tennis legend and Virginia native Arthur Ashe.
Bridge to Terabithia
Two friends create the imaginary land of Terabithia in their Virginia woods until one day tragedy strikes.
Christopher Newport: Jamestown Explorer
The story of Christopher Newport, a privateer who founded the first British colony in America.
Dear America: When Will This Cruel War Be Over?
The diary of a young girl whose family is torn apart by the Civil War raging around them.
Dear Mr. Washington
The true story of Gilbert Stuart's children trying to behave while their father paints an iconic portrait of George Washington.
Felicity American Girl Series
Six books about vivacious, horse-loving Felicity and her life in pre-Revolutionary War Williamsburg.
Fifty Cents and a Dream
A picture book biography of Booker T. Washington, a freed slave who traveled 500+ miles to the Hampton Institute seeking...
George Washington
A beautifully-illustrated long picture book about George Washington, from his early life to his post-presidency years.