Books by Danielle Smith-Llera

9 books · Ages 4–13

Known for the Proud Nations and People and Places series, Danielle Smith-Llera writes picture books and middle grade for ages 4–13, exploring themes of curiosity & wonder, history, resilience & perseverance.

Series

Cherokee: The Past and Present of a Proud Nation
The Creek The Past and Present of the Muscogee
Proud Nations
2 books · Ages 7–12
People and Places of the Southwest
People and Places
1 book · Ages 8–12
Mars Rover How a Self-Portrait Captured the Power of Curiosity
First Look at a Black Hole How a Photograph Solved a Space Mystery
Photos That Changed the World
2 books · Ages 8–12
TV Shows the World Freedom As the Berlin Wall Falls
4D
1 book · Ages 4–11
Immigration in America Asylum, Borders, and Conflicts
Our American Story: Immigration in America
1 book · Ages 9–13
Immigrants Who Led the Way
Immigration Story
1 book · Ages 8–12
Cocuyo Lights the Way: A Diary from 1493 To 1496
Daily Life in the New World
1 book · Ages 4–11

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
3 books
The Creek The Past and Present of the Muscogee
TV Shows the World Freedom As the Berlin Wall Falls
Cocuyo Lights the Way: A Diary from 1493 To 1496
Ages 8–11
9 books
Cherokee: The Past and Present of a Proud Nation
People and Places of the Southwest
The Creek The Past and Present of the Muscogee
Ages 12–18
6 books
Cherokee: The Past and Present of a Proud Nation
People and Places of the Southwest
Mars Rover How a Self-Portrait Captured the Power of Curiosity

Common Themes

Curiosity & WonderHistoryResilience & PerseveranceJustice & FairnessEmpathy & KindnessCultural IdentitySelf-Confidence & IdentityBeing Different

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