Sparkle Stories Blog

This story from the FIFTY collection focuses on the history of Rhode Island by exploring vaudeville, the backstory of American Theater, and the biography of George M Cohen.

This story from the FIFTY collection uses historical fiction to explore the history of the Columbia River Exploration, the Fur Trade in America, and the War of 1812 from a west coast perspective.

This story from the FIFTY collection uses historical fiction to explore the inherent contradictions in the trajectory of history, and how one such significant dispute affects two young children as individuals and as friends.

This story from the FIFTY collection uses historical fiction to explore the history of Claim Clubs and justice in the American Wild West, as well as early feminism in the territories.

This story from the FIFTY collection uses historical fiction to explore how trade worked with Europe and the islands of the Caribbean, as well as the complicated ethics of piracy during this time in history.

This story from the FIFTY collection uses historical fiction to explore labor union initiatives in Farming, Mining, Factory workers, etc. It also helps establish an understanding of farm subsidies and how they work.

This story from the FIFTY collection uses historical fiction to create a study of resilience in early America and to instill an appreciation for how difficult life was in the early days of the country.

This story from the FIFTY collection uses historical fiction to explore the history of Muskogee and Creek People. We also take a look at prison reform initiatives and political challenges between English colonies and Spanish (Florida).

This story from the FIFTY collection uses historical fiction to explore Westward Expansion. We also cover compelling biographies of Wild West characters like Wild Bill Hickok, George Custer and Calamity Jane.

This story from the FIFTY collection uses historical fiction to explore “The Great Migration” of African Americans from the rural south to the industrial cities of the north as well as the history of Detroit and its African American Paradise Valley district.