Books by Caren Stelson

Caren Stelson writes middle grade and young adult for ages 6–18, exploring themes of hope & optimism, sadness & grief, history.

Standalone Books

Bowl Full of Peace, A: A True Story

Caren Stelson

For the child curious about history's hard chapters, this gentle story of a family's resilience after the Nagasaki bombi

Ages 6–11

Stars of the Night: The Courageous Children of the Czech Kindertransport

Caren Stelson

For the child grappling with news of global conflict or displacement, this moving account provides a lens into how quiet

Ages 6–10

Sachiko

Caren Stelson

For the young reader processing the impact of war or seeking to understand the strength it takes to survive and work for

Ages 10–16

Sachiko: A Nagasaki Bomb Survivor's Story

Caren Stelson

For the young reader processing stories of tragedy or global history, this moving biography offers a path from trauma to

Ages 10–18

By Age Range

Ages 4–7

2 books

Ages 8–11

4 books

Ages 12–18

2 books

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