August Adventures with Little Miss HISTORY 🍎 (Guest Post)

Hello History Friends!

A new school year is upon us, and it's also the nation's 250th anniversary.

Can you believe August is already here? Backpacks will be packed, and classrooms will be buzzing once again.  As families prepare for a new school year, there's never been a better time to make history come alive. 

With America's 250th anniversary upon us, this school year offers a wonderful opportunity to introduce children to the people, places, and stories that shaped our nation. My Little Miss HISTORY Travels books were written to inspire curiosity, encourage family adventures, and help children discover that history is anything but boring! https://LittleMissHISTORY.com

• Barbara Ann Mojica's BLOG

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 Back-to-School Shopping Tips

Whether you're homeschooling or sending your children back to school, here are a few ways to make learning more meaningful this year:

 Choose books that encourage curiosity—not just memorization.

 Include a family journal where children can record interesting historical places they visit.

 Keep a U.S. map handy and mark every historic site your family explores.

 Visit local museums, battlefields, historic homes, and landmarks whenever possible.

 Build a family reading basket with books that bring American history to life.

History isn't just another subject—it helps children understand who they are and where our country has been.

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 New Podcast Feature

I recently had the pleasure of joining the Drafting Motherhood podcast for a conversation about building a life around curiosity, education, and history.

We talked about:

• How the Little Miss HISTORY series began

• Why historical accuracy matters for children

• Encouraging curiosity through travel and storytelling

• Why it's never too late to pursue a dream

If you've ever wondered how my books came to be—or if you're looking for encouragement on your own creative journey—I think you'll enjoy this conversation. 

The episode, "Building a Life, Writing History," was released on June 30, 2026.

• Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2xH1L6UHlqpKpx4k8RsY4T?si=jTRJJMgXT82Li4Y_HlA_ig&nd=1&dlsi=8109afd3003c49da

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 Reader Spotlight

"Barbara Ann Mojica’s "Miss HISTORY" series continues to be a gold mine for parents and educators, and "Little Miss HISTORY Travels to GETTYSBURG" is one of the most impressive installments yet. This book does a masterful job of bringing the gravity of the American Civil War to life in a way that is accessible, engaging, and visually stunning for young readers."

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Make This 2026, the Year Your Family Discovers America

As America celebrates 250 years of independence, now is the perfect time to explore our nation's remarkable story together.

The Little Miss HISTORY Travels series was created to help families learn together—one destination at a time.

Here's to a wonderful school year filled with curiosity, discovery, and unforgettable adventures!

Best Wishes and Happy Reading,

Barbara Ann Mojica
Little Miss HISTORY
www.LittleMissHistory.com

blogspot.comTreathyl Fox aka cmoneyspinnerAug 4, 2026

Meet Little Miss HISTORY – She’ll Be Your Tour Guide!

Barbara Ann Mojica is an accomplished author known for her book series “Little Miss HISTORY”.

Read Books Written for Children like "All Around the Moon" by Jules Verne for FREE!

Do you enjoy reading children's books? I do.

I found an incredible treasure trove of historical children’s books at openculture.com, ALL digitized and free to read online. FREE!! 

I know all about “Around the World in 80 Days”. But I never knew Jules Verne wrote a book titled “All Around the Moon”. Did you?

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Rediscovering Historical Children’s Books

There’s something magical about opening a children’s book from another era. The language, illustrations, and moral lessons offer a window into how past generations understood childhood, imagination, and education. These books aren’t just quaint artifacts—they reveal shifting cultural values, forgotten storytelling styles, and the evolution of what adults once believed children needed to learn.

Exploring historical children’s literature can deepen our understanding of social history, art, and even parenting trends. It’s also a reminder that stories have always shaped how young people see the world.

If you’re curious to explore this rich legacy, one of the best resources available is a remarkable digital archive hosted by Open Culture. They’ve gathered over 6,000 historical children’s books, all fully digitized and completely free to read. The collection spans centuries and genres, making it an invaluable resource for educators, researchers, parents, and anyone who loves the charm of vintage storytelling.

This site offers open access to rare materials that would otherwise be locked away in special collections. It’s a treasure trove of cultural history—beautiful, surprising, and endlessly inspiring.

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The Space Novels of Jules Verne: From the Earth to the Moon, All Around the Moon

The Roman Mysteries by Caroline Lawrence is a Mystery Series Written for Children:

Do you enjoy mysteries?  Are you fascinated by the history of ancient Rome?

Do you enjoy it when history is made interesting instead of just being tested on how well you can recall dates, events, and names of people and places?

Think you might like reading a historical mystery series?
(Written for young readers but nobody has to know you’re an adult. One of my guilty pleasures is reading children's books.)

Here is a recommendation. This series has won awards. It’s called The Roman Mysteries and was written by Caroline Lawrence. Her goal for undertaking this task was to entertain children while reading and educate them about this ancient civilization. She succeeded. In fact, her books received praise from teachers and parents, as well as awards and recognition. This is not the only mystery series she has written but since it deals with life in ancient Rome which is one of my favorite topics, it is being recommended for mystery lovers who also have an interest in the Roman Empire.

Set in 1^st century A.D., Book 1 of the series is titled “The Thieves of Ostia”. The last of the series, Book 17 is “Man from Pomegranate Street”. The reading material targets ages 10 through 14 and the novels are available in various formats: hard copy, audio, digital, etc.
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Here is the complete Roman Mysteries series:

The Thieves of Ostia (1)

The Secrets Of Vesuvius (2)

The Pirates Of Pompeii (3)

The Assassins Of Rome (4)

The Dolphins Of Laurentum (5)

The Twelve Tasks Of Flavia Gemina (6)

The Enemies Of Jupiter (7)

The Gladiators From Capua (8)

The Colossus Of Rhodes (9)

The Fugitive From Corinth (10)

The Sirens Of Surrentum (11)

The Charioteer Of Delphi (12)

The Slave-Girl From Jerusalem (13)

The Beggar Of Volubilis (14)

The Scribes From Alexandria (15)

The Prophet From Ephesus (16)

The Man From Pomegranate Street (17)

The Slave-Girl From Jerusalem

This exciting adventure recreates the siege at Masada.

Caroline Lawrence has also written other historical mysteries. View Her Author's Page.

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NOTE: Content previously published elsewhere on the web, however, the site shut down. 

Spotlight on Prolific British Author Peter Ackroyd

Who is Peter Ackroyd?

No the name is not a pseudonym for Alfred Hitchcock.

Peter Ackroyd is a man who eats, drinks, and sleeps writing.

His works cover a wide range of genres – both fiction and nonfiction: books for children; history; biography; poetry; mystery; etc.

He has even taken respected literary works such as Chaucer's Canterbury Tales and retold them.

He has been described as “eccentric” because he has quirks . (Don't we all?)

Calling him “prolific” would be a more accurate description.

Haven't read it yet but he wrote a biography of Alfred Hitchcock.

Here is a review, if you're interested. Alfred Hitchcock by Peter Ackroyd: Review.

A good review or bad review won't change my interest.

Hitchcock is the kind of guy you want to get to know up close and personal?

Ackroyd sort of looks like he could pass for Hitchcock's brother or a close relative. Ya think?  :)

Image credit:  Peter Ackroyd (photo by Antony Medley); 2007;  Wikimedia Commons

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Reference and Additional Links:

Rosen, Jody. “Man of Many Words: Up Close and Personal with Peter Ackroyd …” T: New York Times Style Magazine 15 Sept. 2013: 110-14. Print. Men’s Fashion Issue, Arts and Letters

Good Reads: Peter Ackroyd Writes Ghost Stories

Who is Peter Ackroyd? | My Blog Stop!

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