Books by Margarita Engle

Known for the Margarita Engle's Memoirs series, Margarita Engle writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–18, alongside 5 standalone books, exploring themes of resilience & perseverance, being different, self-confidence & identity.

Series

Margarita Engle's Memoirs

2 books · Ages 10–14

Standalone Books (Ages 12–18)

Jazz Owls

Margarita Engle

For young readers grappling with historical injustices and systemic discrimination, this powerful verse novel illuminate

Ages 13–18

Rima's Rebellion

Margarita Engle

For readers feeling stifled by expectations and yearning for self-expression, this lyrical verse novel celebrates the co

Ages 12–16

Island Creatures

Margarita Engle

For teens grappling with identity and belonging, this evocative verse novel offers a reflective journey into the lives o

Ages 12–18

By Age Range

Ages 4–7

2 books

Ages 8–11

4 books

Ages 12–18

5 books

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Half a Pig

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New Kids in Town Oral Histories of Immigrant Teens

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My Latin America and the Caribbean: a Celebration

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