Books by Matt Faulkner

3 books · Ages 4–12

Matt Faulkner writes picture books and middle grade for ages 4–12, exploring themes of fear & bravery, self-confidence & identity, resilience & perseverance.

Standalone Books

Cover of Black Belt
Black Belt
Matt Faulkner
For the child facing bullies, this book inspires inner strength and shows how intelligence and wisdom can conquer brute
Ages 7–10
Cover of Gaijin: American Prisoner of War
Gaijin: American Prisoner of War
Matt Faulkner
Koji Miyamoto, half Japanese and half white, faces prejudice from all sides after Pearl Harbor. Sent to an internment ca
Ages 4–11
Cover of My Nest of Silence
My Nest of Silence
Matt Faulkner
Mari and her family are forced into a relocation center during WWII, prompting Mari to stop talking in protest. Her brot
Ages 8–12

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
2 books
Black Belt
Gaijin: American Prisoner of War
Ages 8–11
3 books
Black Belt
Gaijin: American Prisoner of War
My Nest of Silence
Ages 12–18
1 books
My Nest of Silence

Common Themes

Fear & BraverySelf-Confidence & IdentityResilience & PerseveranceJustice & FairnessLoneliness & BelongingLove & FamilyEmpathy & KindnessAnger & Frustration

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