Kids' Books About 9/11
Last updated: July 17, 2025
Kids curious about what happened during and after the September 11 terrorist attacks can check out these books for various ages, from picture books to tween and teen novels, that describe or touch on the tragic events of that day in 2001. These compelling stories show the extraordinary heroism of ordinary people. And one celebrates the towers before they fell, when one man dared to walk between them on a tightrope. Young readers who like facts and historical context can also explore our Best Nonfiction Books for Kids and Historical Fiction.
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