Books by Helaine Becker

Known for the Dirk Daring series, Helaine Becker writes picture books and middle grade for ages 4–12, alongside 5 standalone books, exploring themes of being different, resilience & perseverance, self-confidence & identity.

Series

Dirk Daring

1 book · Ages 9–12

Standalone Books (Ages 4–7)

Eleanor Roosevelt Her Path to Kindness

Helaine Becker

For the child who feels shy or small, this gentle biography shows how Eleanor Roosevelt turned a lonely childhood into a

Ages 4–9

Lines, Bars and Circles

Helaine Becker

For the child who loves to tinker and ask why, this lively biography shows how one man's creative thinking turned boring

Ages 6–9

Emmy Noether: The Most Important Mathematician You've Never Heard Of

Helaine Becker

For the child who feels they don't fit the mold, this inspiring biography celebrates a brilliant mind who broke the rule

By Age Range

Ages 4–7

4 books

Ages 8–11

6 books

Ages 12–18

2 books

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