Books by John Agard

4 books · Ages 4–12

John Agard writes picture books and middle grade for ages 4–12, exploring themes of curiosity & wonder, self-confidence & identity, joy & gratitude.

Standalone Books (Ages 12–18)

Cover of Wise Up! Wise Down!: a Poetic Conversation
Wise Up! Wise Down!: a Poetic Conversation
John Agard, JonArno Lawson
For families who love to ponder big ideas and revel in the music of words, this collection of poetic conversations invit
Ages 8–12

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
3 books
A Caribbean Dozen Poems from Caribbean PoetsBook: My AutobiographyWindrush Child: The Tale of a Caribbean Child Who Faced a New Horizon
Ages 8–11
4 books
A Caribbean Dozen Poems from Caribbean PoetsBook: My AutobiographyWindrush Child: The Tale of a Caribbean Child Who Faced a New Horizon
Ages 12–18
1 books
Wise Up! Wise Down!: a Poetic Conversation

Common Themes

Curiosity & WonderSelf-Confidence & IdentityJoy & GratitudeEmpathy & KindnessLove & FamilyGrowing UpCultural IdentityCreativity & Imagination

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