Books by Jen Bryant

3 books · Ages 7–14

Jen Bryant writes middle grade and young adult for ages 7–14, exploring themes of justice & fairness, resilience & perseverance, curiosity & wonder.

Standalone Books

Cover of The Trial
The Trial
Jen Bryant
Twelve-year-old Katie Leigh Flynn narrates, in evocative poems, how the infamous Lindbergh kidnapping trial gripped her
Ages 8–12
Cover of Ringside, 1925: Views from the Scopes Trial
Ringside, 1925: Views from the Scopes Trial
Jen Bryant
For young readers wondering how people navigate complex public debates, this powerful verse novel explores a town divide
Ages 11–14
Cover of Above the Rim How Elgin Baylor Changed Basketball
Above the Rim How Elgin Baylor Changed Basketball
Jen Bryant
For the child fascinated by sports history, this book introduces Elgin Baylor, a basketball legend who championed change
Ages 7–10

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
1 books
Above the Rim How Elgin Baylor Changed Basketball
Ages 8–11
3 books
The Trial
Ringside, 1925: Views from the Scopes Trial
Above the Rim How Elgin Baylor Changed Basketball
Ages 12–18
2 books
The Trial
Ringside, 1925: Views from the Scopes Trial

Common Themes

Justice & FairnessResilience & PerseveranceCuriosity & WonderSelf-Confidence & IdentityHistorySadness & GriefFear & BraveryEmpathy & Kindness

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