Fiction vs. Nonfiction

Hello there. Have you ever read a story about a silly monster who loves to dance? Or maybe a book with real pictures of fluffy kittens? I help you with both. Sometimes, I am a pretend story, full of magic, talking animals, and far-off lands. Other times, I am a true story, showing you how a real airplane flies or how to bake yummy cookies. I am the special idea that separates pretend from true. You can call me Fiction and Nonfiction.

Long, long ago, before anyone had books, people told stories around warm, crackling fires. They told exciting pretend stories about brave heroes and magical creatures—that was my Fiction side. They also shared true stories about their day, like where to find the sweetest berries—that was my helpful Nonfiction side. Then, thousands of years ago, around 3500 BCE, people in a place called Mesopotamia started writing everything down. They scribbled both their amazing made-up myths and their important true facts, giving both of my sides a home.

Today, you can find me everywhere, especially in your favorite library. My Fiction stories let you imagine you’re a pirate on the high seas or a princess in a tall tower. My Nonfiction stories teach you all about real dinosaurs, sparkly stars, and the big, wide world. Whether a story is pretend or true, I am here to help you learn, dream, and wonder. Which kind of adventure will you choose today?