The Beacon of Freedom Award is presented annually to a book that introduces history, from Colonial times through the Civil War, to children in a historically accurate and engaging manner. Learn more.
2013 The Notorious Benedict Arnold by Steve Sheinkin
2012 My Name is Phillis Wheatley by Afua Cooper
2011 Marching to Appomattox by Ken Stark
2010 Two Miserable Presidents by Steve Sheinkin
2009 Iron Thunder: The Battle Between the Monitor and the Merrimac by Avi
2008 Virginia Bound by Amy Butler
2007 Miracle: The True Story of the Wreck of the Sea Venture by Gail Karwowski
2006 Victory or Death! Stories of the American Revolution by Doreen Rappaport and Jan Vernier
2005 Lottie's Courage by Phyllis Haislip
2004 Behind Rebel Lines: The Incredib le Story of Emma Edmonds, Civil War Spy by Seymour Reit
2003 The Captain's Dog: My Joureney with the Lewis and Clark Tribe by Roland Smith