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A Proposal for a Library Media Center Book Display
By: Kristy Gilbert
A Civil War Historical Fiction Display
Title 1: Girl in Blue by Ann Rinaldi
This book is about a
girl who disguises
herself as a man to
serve as a soldier
during the Civil War
in order to escape
from a bad home.
Title 2: Soldier’s Heart by Gary Paulsen
This books is about
a 15 year old boy
who runs off to join
the Union Army. He
finds that war is not
as glamorous as he
imagined.
Title 3: The Storm Before Atlanta by Karen Schwabach
A young boy dreams of
nothing but becoming a
drummer boy for the
Union army, but finds that
war is terrifying and dull
at the same time. He
befriends a runaway slave
in the process and learns
life lessons from her.
Title 4: When Will This Cruel War Be Over? By Barry Denenberg
This is the
fictional diary of
a 14 year old girl
living in Virginia
during the Civil
War.
Title 5: Hear the Wind Blow by Mary Downing Hahn
This book is about a
family in Virginia that
takes in a wounded
Confederate Soldier,
even though they
know it is against the
law. Terrible results
follow.
Slide 6: Silent Thunder by Andrea Pinkney
Two slave children
describe what life is
like on their
southern plantation
during the Civil War.
Why Civil War Fiction?: The Value of This Display
• 5th Graders do a comprehensive research unit on the Civil War during the 4th quarter• By displaying historical fiction titles
in the media center, students will be more apt to read them and thus further their knowledge of the time period• Reading these titles will also
increase their ability to synthesize information during the creation of their research project.
A Description of the Display
• This display will be featured in a book display rack on top of a fiction section shelving piece.• It will be accompanied by relics from
the Civil War time period to draw additional attention• A sign will be created that says
“Check Out These Civil War Reads”• Patriotic bookmarks will also be
available within the display for students to take
Changes in Student Behavior
• As a result of this visually attractive display, students will be more apt to browse the titles and hopefully find one that interests them• Because of the freebie bookmarks,
even students who might not be interested in the Civil War might come and check out the display!• By trying one of these historical
fiction books, it might inspire students to continue reading within the genre
Potential Challenges
• Student interest may be too high!• Multiple copies of the books on
display will be held at the circulation desk to ensure that all students get a chance to read the book they are interested in! The titles can also be put on hold
• Students may abuse the free bookmarks or relics• The entire display will be located
near the circulation desk to ensure supervision
ReferencesDenenberg, B. (2003). When will this cruel war be over?: The civil
war diary of Emma Simpson, Gordonsville, Virginia, 1864. New York, NY: Scholastic.
Hahn, M. D. (2003). Hear the wind blow. New York, NY: Clarion.
Paulsen, G. (2000). Soldier’s heart: Being the story of the enlistment and due service of the boy Charley Goddard in the first Minnesota volunteers. New York, NY: Laurel Leaf.
Pinkney, A. D. (2001). Silent thunder. New York, NY: Hyperion.
Rinaldi, A. (2005). Girl in blue. New York, NY: Scholastic.
Schwabach, K. (2001). The storm before Atlanta. New York, NY: Yearling.