Books by Kekla Magoon

5 books · Ages 4–18

Known for the Blue Stars and The Kids in Mrs. Z's Class series, Kekla Magoon writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–18, alongside 3 standalone books, exploring themes of resilience & perseverance, self-confidence & identity, justice & fairness.

Series

The Vice Principal Problem
Blue Stars
1 book · Ages 4–11
Ayana Ndoum Takes the Stage
The Kids in Mrs. Z's Class
1 book · Ages 7–10

Standalone Books

Cover of X
X
Ilyasah Shabazz, Kekla Magoon
For teens grappling with injustice and searching for their own voice, this powerful novel explores Malcolm X's difficult
Ages 13–18
Cover of Revolution in Our Time: The Black Panther Party's Promise to the People
Revolution in Our Time: The Black Panther Party's Promise to the People
Kekla Magoon
For young readers grappling with injustice and social change, this book offers an inspiring, comprehensive look at the B
Ages 14–18
Cover of The Secret Library
The Secret Library
Kekla Magoon
Dally, an eleven-year-old, escapes her restricted life by discovering a secret library where books are portals to the pa
Ages 4–11

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
3 books
The Vice Principal ProblemAyana Ndoum Takes the StageThe Secret Library
Ages 8–11
3 books
The Vice Principal ProblemAyana Ndoum Takes the StageThe Secret Library
Ages 12–18
2 books
XRevolution in Our Time: The Black Panther Party's Promise to the People

Common Themes

Resilience & PerseveranceSelf-Confidence & IdentityJustice & FairnessBeing DifferentSchool LifeGrowing UpFear & BraveryFreedom & Independence

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