Books by Nina LaCour

5 books · Ages 3–18

Known for the The Apartment House on Poppy Hill series, Nina LaCour writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 3–18, alongside 3 standalone books, exploring themes of empathy & kindness, loneliness & belonging, friendship & social.

Series

The Apartment House on Poppy Hill
Ella Josephine: Resident in Charge
The Apartment House on Poppy Hill
2 books · Ages 7–10

Standalone Books

Cover of You Know Me Well
You Know Me Well
David Levithan, Nina LaCour
Mark and Kate, strangers in class, find their paths crossing during an unexpected night out. Both grappling with the com
Ages 12–18
Cover of Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle
Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle
Nina LaCour
For a child learning to navigate big changes and feeling a little left out, this gentle story shows how families can fin
Ages 3–7
Cover of My Friend, Loonie
My Friend, Loonie
Nina LaCour
For a child navigating the complexities of friendship, this tender story explores understanding, acceptance, and the uni
Ages 6–9

By Age Range

Ages 0–3
1 books
Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle
Ages 4–7
4 books
Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle
The Apartment House on Poppy Hill
My Friend, Loonie
Ages 8–11
3 books
The Apartment House on Poppy Hill
My Friend, Loonie
Ella Josephine: Resident in Charge
Ages 12–18
1 books
You Know Me Well

Common Themes

Empathy & KindnessLoneliness & BelongingFriendship & SocialMaking FriendsBeing DifferentFamily & SiblingsLove & FamilySelf-Confidence & Identity

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