Recs if you like One Big Open Sky...

Complete as of August 2026.

alternative titles: girlhood in colonial america, young girls in young america, little house alternatives

goal: to curate a list of little house alternatives, with big appreciation for the diverse peoples and cultures.

including books appropriate for middle school and YA readers

This is a list of middle grade books that have been honored or awarded with the Newbery Award among other children's literature awards, including the Pura Belpré Award, APALA Literature Award, Coretta Scott King Book Award, and Schneider Family Book Award.

Alternative reads for people who are grappling with the harmful legacy of Little House on the Prairie, and/or who want to explore other stories in a similar time period. A mixture of children’s and adult selections!