Books by Margarita Engle

7 books · Ages 4–18

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

Enchanted Air
Soaring Earth
Margarita Engle's Memoirs
2 books · Ages 10–14

Standalone Books (Ages 4–7)

Cover of The Flying Girl
The Flying Girl
Margarita Engle
In early 20th-century Paris, a young Aída de Acosta dreams of soaring through the sky. This beautiful picture book tells
Ages 4–11
Cover of Forest World
Forest World
Margarita Engle
Edver visits his estranged father in Cuba, unexpectedly meets his half-sister Luza, and together they must protect their
Ages 7–11

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
2 books
The Flying Girl
Forest World
Ages 8–11
4 books
Enchanted Air
The Flying Girl
Forest World
Ages 12–18
5 books
Enchanted Air
Jazz Owls
Soaring Earth

Common Themes

Resilience & PerseveranceBeing DifferentSelf-Confidence & IdentityFamily & SiblingsCultural IdentityGrowing UpLoneliness & BelongingCuriosity & Wonder

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My Latin America and the Caribbean: a Celebration
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My Latin America and the Caribbean: a Celebration
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