Are you looking for a wonderful list of children’s books set in West Virginia? Here are some of our favorites! Each of these children’s books is either set in West Virginia or features a person who has close ties to the state. In the heart of Appalachia, West Virginia has a fascinating history of coal mining, logging, and manufacturing. It is an absolutely beautiful state to drive through too, with its rugged mountains and thick forests. ! If you’d like more information on each book, read more by clicking on the affiliate links listed below.
A Piece of Home
A young Korean boy moves to West Virginia and slowly begins to feel more at home.
Appalachia
A beautifully-illustrated picture book about the lives of children growing up in Appalachia.
Canary in the Coal Mine
The story of a canary used to detect dangerous gas leaks in a West Virginia coal mine.
Christmas in the Country
A beautifully-illustrated portrait of a cozy West Virginia Christmas and the importance of family.
Close to Famous
The poignant story of a young girl who loves to bake starting a new life in Culpepper, West Virginia with...
In Coal Country
Discover what life is like for a young girl growing up in a coal mining community.
John Denver’s Take Me Home, Country Roads
Numerous family members meet up in West Virginia for a large family reunion in the country.
Missing May
A young girl and her uncle try to make peace with her aunt's death and go on with their lives...
More Than Anything Else
The story of young Booker T. Washington working in the salt works of a West Virginia settlement.
Shiloh
Young Marty falls in love with a dog named Shiloh and tries to save him from his abusive owner.