America250 Junior Book Club

April Book Club Selection: Why Longfellow Lied by Jeff Lantos

History isn’t just about famous names and old dates—it’s about real people making choices that shaped our world. In the America250 Junior Book Club, we’ll explore stories from America’s past to better understand how we got here today and how we can help build a better future.

Our April book, Why Longfellow Lied by Jeff Lantos, follows a modern teen who travels back in time and meets poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow during the American Revolution. Blending adventure, humor, and real history, the story explores how poetry, patriotism, and the power of words helped shape America’s fight for independence.

Join us as we discover how kids in history faced big challenges, made tough decisions, and played important roles in shaping America’s story—just like how kids can do today!

This program is part of Dallas Public Library's 250 Years of Us: Reading America's Past, Writing Our Future.

Dive into the past all year long, as we host programs, exhibits and book clubs that explore how our nation’s history has shaped American democracy today. Anyone can join our Amazing Race for Independence challenge and win Dallas Mavericks or Wings tickets, State Park passes and more!