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Books by Gloria Whelan | Wonderlit

Books by Gloria Whelan

5 books · Ages 4–14

Gloria Whelan writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–14, exploring themes of growing up, resilience & perseverance, sadness & grief.

Standalone Books (Ages 12–18)

Cover of Homeless Bird

For the young reader navigating a sense of unfairness or looking for the strength to forge their own path when life feel

Cover of Listening for Lions

Listening for Lions

For the child grappling with the loss of home or family, or navigating a world where they must find the courage to stand

Cover of Miranda's Last Stand

Miranda's Last Stand

For the child grappling with inherited biases, this story explores how personal experience can challenge the prejudices

By Age Range

Angel on the Square

Hannah

Angel on the Square

Hannah

Homeless Bird

Homeless Bird

Listening for Lions

Miranda's Last Stand

Common Themes

Growing Up Resilience & Perseverance Sadness & Grief Justice & Fairness History Being Different Self-Confidence & Identity Family & Siblings

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