Books by Carolyn Coman

3 books · Ages 4–18

Carolyn Coman writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–18, exploring themes of resilience & perseverance, love & family, family & siblings.

Standalone Books

Cover of What Jamie Saw
What Jamie Saw
Carolyn Coman
For a child grappling with scary or uncertain home situations, this poignant story explores a young boy's resilience in
Ages 9–12
Cover of Bee and Jacky
Bee and Jacky
Carolyn Coman
For mature readers grappling with complex family dynamics and the raw process of confronting past trauma, this novel off
Ages 14–18
Cover of The Big House
The Big House
Carolyn Coman
Ivy and Ray's parents are jailed, leaving them with their accusers. The siblings become amateur detectives, searching fo
Ages 4–11

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
1 books
The Big House
Ages 8–11
2 books
What Jamie Saw
The Big House
Ages 12–18
2 books
What Jamie Saw
Bee and Jacky

Common Themes

Resilience & PerseveranceLove & FamilyFamily & SiblingsBeing DifferentFear & BraveryJustice & FairnessSelf-Confidence & IdentityGrowing Up

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