Books by Karen Blumenthal

Karen Blumenthal writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–18, exploring themes of history, justice & fairness, growing up.

Standalone Books

Bootleg: Murder, Moonshine, and the Lawless Years of Prohibition

Karen Blumenthal

Prohibition was meant to end social ills, but it sparked a decade of moonshine, teenage smugglers, and the rise of Ameri

Ages 12–18

Jane Against the World Roe v. Wade and the Fight for Reproductive Rights

Karen Blumenthal

Trace the high-stakes history of Roe v. Wade and the legal battles that have shaped reproductive rights for generations

Ages 12–18

Revolutionary Mary: The True Story of One Woman, the Declaration of Independence, and America's Fight for Freedom

Karen Blumenthal

For children discovering that history is full of hidden heroes. This inspiring biography reveals the woman who literally

Ages 4–8

Let Me Play: The Story of Title IX, the Law That Changed the Future of Girls in America

Karen Blumenthal

Witness the decades-long battle for Title IX and learn how this landmark law broke down barriers for girls in American c

Ages 10–18

Six Days in October: The Stock Market Crash of 1929

Karen Blumenthal

Relive the frantic days of the 1929 stock market crash through the eyes of those who gambled everything during a golden

Ages 12–18

By Age Range

Ages 4–7

1 books

Ages 8–11

2 books

Ages 12–18

4 books