Books by Edwidge Danticat

Edwidge Danticat writes picture books and middle grade for ages 3–11, exploring themes of love & family, empathy & kindness, family & siblings.

Standalone Books (Ages 4–7)

Untwine

Edwidge Danticat

Giselle and Isabelle, identical twins, are inseparable until a devastating car crash tears their family apart. This nove

Ages 4–11

Mama's Nightingale

Edwidge Danticat

When Saya's mother is sent to an immigration detention center, Saya finds comfort in her mother's taped bedtime stories.

Ages 4–11

My Mommy Medicine

Edwidge Danticat

For the child who feels under the weather, this tender story reminds them of a mother's special way of making everything

Ages 3–6

By Age Range

Ages 0–3

1 books

Ages 4–7

3 books

Ages 8–11

2 books

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