Books by Jerry Stanley

Jerry Stanley writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–14, exploring themes of resilience & perseverance, self-confidence & identity, cultural identity.

Standalone Books

Children of the Dust Bowl: The True Story of the School at Weedpatch Camp

Jerry Stanley

This powerful true story, illustrated with historical photographs, recounts how "Okie" children, ostracized during the G

Ages 4–11

I am an American: A True Story of Japanese Internment

Jerry Stanley

For the child grappling with unfairness or prejudice, this true story explores the unjust internment of Japanese America

Ages 9–14

Frontier Merchants: Lionel & Barron Jacobs and the Jewish Pioneers Who Settled the West

Jerry Stanley

Follow Lionel and Barron Jacobs, Jewish immigrants who built a general store in 1867 Tucson into Arizona's first bank. T

Ages 4–11

By Age Range

Ages 4–7

2 books

Ages 8–11

3 books

Ages 12–18

1 books

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