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Books by Brenda Woods | Wonderlit

Books by Brenda Woods

10 books · Ages 8–18

Known for the Sweep series, Brenda Woods writes middle grade and young adult for ages 8–18, alongside 9 standalone books, exploring themes of history, african american heritage, growing up.

Series

The Red Rose Box

1 book · Ages 8–12

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

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The Blossoming Universe of Violet Diamond

For the child exploring their family tree or wondering where they fit in when they look different from their relatives.

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The Unsung Hero of Birdsong, USA

For the child questioning why history books leave people out. Explore the Jim Crow South through a friendship that revea

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Zoe in Wonderland

For the child who feels like an outsider and finds refuge in their own vivid daydreams while navigating the pressures of

By Age Range

The Red Rose Box

The Blossoming Universe of Violet Diamond

The Unsung Hero of Birdsong, USA

The Red Rose Box

A Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

The Blossoming Universe of Violet Diamond

Common Themes

History African American Heritage Growing Up Justice & Fairness Love & Family Sadness & Grief Experiencing Racism Freedom & Independence

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The Odyssey

At the Edge of the World

At the Edge of the World

How Sweet the Sound African-American Songs for Children

How Sweet the Sound African-American Songs for Children

No Way Back

Valerie Wilding

Yoko's Paper Cranes

Yoko's Paper Cranes

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When Winter Robeson Came

Brenda Woods

For the child grappling with family mysteries and the Weight of history, this verse novel explores a boy's search for hi

Ages 10–14

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The Red Rose Box

For the child exploring what freedom feels like while navigating the realities of a segregated past and the warmth of ex

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My Name Is Sally Little Song

For the child grappling with the meaning of freedom and the importance of family unity when facing systemic injustice.

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Saint Louis Armstrong Beach

For the child grappling with the suddenness of change or the fear of a natural disaster, this story offers a lens on bra