Books by Ibi Zoboi

Ibi Zoboi writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–18, exploring themes of self-confidence & identity, african american heritage, cultural identity.

Standalone Books

American Street

Ibi Zoboi

For the teen navigating the distance between two worlds when family is separated by borders and the American dream feels

Ages 14–18

Pride

Ibi Zoboi

For the teen navigating the tension between staying true to their roots and the inevitable changes of growing up and mov

Ages 13–18

Punching the Air

Ibi Zoboi, Yusef Salaam

For the teen processing the weight of systemic injustice, this verse novel explores maintaining one's humanity and creat

Ages 14–18

Star Child: A Biographical Constellation of Octavia Estelle Butler

Ibi Zoboi

For the quiet dreamer who feels like they don't fit in, this lyrical biography shows how a shy girl's imagination turned

Ages 10–14

People Remember, The

Ibi Zoboi

Connect your child to the deep roots of history and the joy of community through the seven principles of Kwanzaa and the

Ages 4–10

Nigeria Jones

Ibi Zoboi

For the teenager beginning to question inherited beliefs and seeking the courage to define their own path while navigati

Ages 14–18

Black Enough

Ibi Zoboi

For the teen navigating the complexities of identity, this anthology reveals the many ways to be young and Black in Amer

Ages 12–18

By Age Range

Ages 4–7

1 books

Ages 8–11

2 books

Ages 12–18

6 books

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Little Hedgehog Books

What Could Bella Be?

Barry Lyga

Goth Girl Rising

Clare B. Dunkle

The Walls Have Eyes

Jacqueline Wilson

Starring Tracy Beaker

Emily Adrian

The Foreseeable Future