The summer of patriotism and America’s 250th birthday is more than a celebration of our history; it’s an opportunity to inspire a new generation of readers, thinkers, and leaders. Every page turned is a step toward understanding our shared heritage and building a stronger future. Featured books include various titles on the faith of our Founding Fathers by historian Jane Hampton Cook, “Battlefield and Blessings,” and “Why The Fourth of July.” Also featured is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author and bestselling book, “Honor Flight” by Jeff Gottesfeld.

America’s history is on display through the voices of yesterday and cannot be silenced or unwritten. These powerful writings provide historical accounts of the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, World War II, the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars, along with the testimonies of those who served in the face of the enemy to preserve the freedoms we still enjoy today.

These stories of adversity, told by our war veterans and patriots, ring the bell of freedom and liberty. Some extraordinary examples include authors Kim “KC” Campbell with “Flying in the Face of Fear,” and Becky Aikman with “Spitfires: The American Women Who Flew in the Face of Danger During World War II.”

The children’s featured stories also highlight Cortney Cino’s book for our military children, titled “Finally Home,” a powerful book for our military families who serve and the military child, providing young minds with an understanding of selfless service and the anticipation of a parent coming home from deployment.

These are just a few of the stories that magnify our resourceful nation and the nourishment and enrichment on which this country was founded: the endurance, resilience, and steadfastness of many generations who built this country.

This patriotic summer, as our nation gathers to celebrate its birth, let us come together in our communities to not only celebrate on the beaches, at picnics, and at fireworks displays, but also tell the stories of these voices who gave us the very freedom we have to utilize these historical resources to engage a new generation of leaders.