What Is Historical Fiction? Definition, Examples & Teaching Resources #3799773 (License: Personal Use)

This educational poster explains historical fiction as a genre where narratives unfold in authentic historical periods, though characters and plots are often imagined. It features three representative children’s books-*How Many Days to America?*, *Under the Quilt of Night*, and *Meet Felicity*-alongside playful illustrations of a ship and a colonial-era child. The “HF” label reinforces genre identification for classroom use.

Used in K-8 classrooms, library displays, or teacher resource sites to introduce literary genres; supports Common Core standards on distinguishing fiction from nonfiction and analyzing historical context.