Books by Jerry Stanley

3 books · Ages 4–14

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 (Ages 4–7)

Cover of Children of the Dust Bowl: The True Story of the School at Weedpatch Camp
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
Cover of Frontier Merchants: Lionel & Barron Jacobs and the Jewish Pioneers Who Settled the West
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
Children of the Dust Bowl: The True Story of the School at Weedpatch Camp
Frontier Merchants: Lionel & Barron Jacobs and the Jewish Pioneers Who Settled the West
Ages 8–11
3 books
Children of the Dust Bowl: The True Story of the School at Weedpatch Camp
I am an American: A True Story of Japanese Internment
Frontier Merchants: Lionel & Barron Jacobs and the Jewish Pioneers Who Settled the West
Ages 12–18
1 books
I am an American: A True Story of Japanese Internment

Common Themes

Resilience & PerseveranceSelf-Confidence & IdentityCultural IdentityJustice & FairnessTeamwork & CollaborationLoneliness & BelongingCuriosity & WonderLove & Family

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