Books by Paul Acampora

4 books · Ages 4–18

Paul Acampora writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–18, exploring themes of sadness & grief, self-confidence & identity, resilience & perseverance.

Standalone Books

Cover of Defining Dulcie
Defining Dulcie
Paul Acampora
Dulcie Morrigan Jones, 16, is reeling from her father's death and her mother's decision to move them to California. Unwi
Ages 12–18
Cover of Rachel Spinelli Punched Me in the Face
Rachel Spinelli Punched Me in the Face
Paul Acampora
Zachary, 14, moves to a new town with his father, facing the challenges of making friends, experiencing first love, and
Ages 11–14
Cover of How to Avoid Extinction
How to Avoid Extinction
Paul Acampora
A year after his grandfather's death, Leo's grandmother decides to fulfill a long-planned trip to Utah to see dinosaurs.
Ages 4–11
Cover of Confusion is Nothing New
Confusion is Nothing New
Paul Acampora
Ellie Magari learns her mother is dead, a woman she never knew. With her master chef dad, Ellie searches for answers abo
Ages 8–11

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
1 books
How to Avoid Extinction
Ages 8–11
3 books
Rachel Spinelli Punched Me in the Face
How to Avoid Extinction
Confusion is Nothing New
Ages 12–18
2 books
Defining Dulcie
Rachel Spinelli Punched Me in the Face

Common Themes

Sadness & GriefSelf-Confidence & IdentityResilience & PerseveranceLove & FamilyFriendship & LoyaltyCuriosity & WonderDeath of a Loved OneGrowing Up

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