Books by Pegi Deitz Shea

3 books · Ages 4–14

Pegi Deitz Shea writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–14, exploring themes of family & siblings, self-confidence & identity, love & family.

Standalone Books

Cover of Tangled Threads A Hmong Girl's Story
Tangled Threads A Hmong Girl's Story
Pegi Deitz Shea
For a child navigating two worlds, this story explores the challenges of embracing a new culture while honoring cherishe
Ages 10–14
Cover of Ten Mice for Tet!
Ten Mice for Tet!
Pegi Deitz Shea
A delightful counting book where a community of mice prepares for Tet, the Vietnamese New Year, by giving gifts, cooking
Ages 4–8
Cover of The Taxing Case of the Cows
The Taxing Case of the Cows
Pegi Deitz Shea
Meet Abby and Julia Smith, two determined sisters who fought for women's right to vote by protesting unfair taxes. When
Ages 4–11

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
2 books
Ten Mice for Tet!
The Taxing Case of the Cows
Ages 8–11
3 books
Tangled Threads A Hmong Girl's Story
Ten Mice for Tet!
The Taxing Case of the Cows
Ages 12–18
1 books
Tangled Threads A Hmong Girl's Story

Common Themes

Family & SiblingsSelf-Confidence & IdentityLove & FamilyResilience & PerseveranceHistoryCultural IdentityBeing DifferentTeamwork & Collaboration

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