Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Butch Elects a Mayor | 1969 | Helene Hanff | Buy |
| 2 | Queen of England: The story of Elizabeth I | 1969 | Helene Hanff | Buy |
| 3 | The Movers and Shakers: The Young Activists of the Sixties | 1982 | Helene Hanff | Buy |
Helene Hanff wrote three books for younger readers between 1969 and 1982. Butch Elects a Mayor uses a neighborhood story to teach children about local politics. Queen of England: The story of Elizabeth I is a biography written for young readers. The Movers and Shakers profiles the young activists who shaped the social movements of the 1960s.
These children’s books are lesser-known compared to 84, Charing Cross Road, but they show Hanff’s range and her interest in making serious subjects accessible. The Movers and Shakers in particular reflects her belief that young people can make a difference, a theme that was especially relevant when it was published in 1982.