Books by Alice McGill

Alice McGill writes picture books and middle grade for ages 4–12, exploring themes of resilience & perseverance, justice & fairness, african american heritage.

Standalone Books

In the Hollow of Your Hand: Slave Lullabies

Alice McGill

For parents seeking to share the resilience of Black history through soothing songs that offer comfort and hope despite

Ages 4–10

Here We Go Round

Alice McGill

For the child exploring their roots and the history of their community, this story navigates the strength of spirit foun

Ages 8–12

Way Up and Over Everything

Alice McGill

For the child learning about the resilience of the human spirit and the power of folk tales to offer hope during times o

Ages 6–10

Molly Bannaky

Alice McGill

Exiled from England and sent to the colonies as a servant, Molly Bannaky builds a new life of freedom and passes the gif

Ages 6–10

Miles' Song

Alice McGill

For the child grappling with the weight of unfairness and the spark of inner strength, this story follows a boy's journe

Ages 9–12

By Age Range

Ages 4–7

3 books

Ages 8–11

5 books

Ages 12–18

2 books

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Africa Is My Home A Child of the Amistad

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The Summer We Found the Baby

Carolyn Keene

The Secret of the Wooden Lady

Ann Rinaldi

A Ride into Morning

Amanda Peterson

U. S. Civil War: A Chronology of a Divided Nation