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Books by Renée Watson | Wonderlit

Books by Renée Watson

14 books · Ages 3–18

Known for the Renée Watson's Story and Ryan Hart series, Renée Watson writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 3–18, alongside 11 standalone books, exploring themes of self-confidence & identity, writing & storytelling, love & family.

Series

Summer Is Here

All the Blues in the Sky

Renée Watson's Story

2 books · Ages 3–12

Ways to Make Sunshine

1 book · Ages 7–10

Standalone Books

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Piecing Me Together

For the teen girl navigating the divide between her neighborhood and a private school while finding the courage to defin

Cover of Born on the Water

Born on the Water

Nikole Hannah-Jones, Renée Watson

For the child questioning their place in history or struggling with a school project about roots, this book offers a pow

Cover of Betty Before X

Ilyasah Shabazz, Renée Watson

For the child searching for their place in the world, this story explores finding one's voice, standing up for justice,

By Age Range

Summer Is Here

Born on the Water

Summer Is Here

Harlem's Little Blackbird

Born on the Water

Betty Before X

All the Blues in the Sky

Piecing Me Together

Common Themes

Self-Confidence & Identity Writing & Storytelling Love & Family African American Heritage Family & Siblings Cultural Identity History Celebrating Heritage

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The Baby Grand, the Moon in July, & Me

Joyce Annette Barnes

The Baby Grand, the Moon in July, & Me

The Bookshop on the Quay

The Bookshop on the Quay

Aniana del Mar Jumps In

Jasminne Mendez

Aniana del Mar Jumps In

Celia Cruz, Queen of Salsa

Veronica Chambers

Celia Cruz, Queen of Salsa

Bessie Smith and the Night Riders

Sue Stauffacher

Bessie Smith and the Night Riders

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What Momma Left Me

Renée Watson

For the child navigating the heaviness of loss and family secrets. This story offers a path through trauma toward healin

Ages 10–14

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Black Girl You Are Atlas

For the girl navigating the weight of the world, this moving poetry collection celebrates the strength, heritage, and mu

Cover of Harlem's Little Blackbird

Harlem's Little Blackbird

For the child learning that being true to yourself and your community is the greatest success of all.

Cover of A Place Where Hurricanes Happen

A Place Where Hurricanes Happen

For children navigating the aftermath of a storm or loss, this lyrical story helps them process the complex emotions of

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This Side of Home

For the teenager grappling with changes in their neighborhood and realizing their once identical path with a sibling is

Cover of Love Is A Revolution

Love Is A Revolution

For the teenager navigating the pressure to be someone else for a crush, Nala's journey shows that the most radical act

Cover of Maya's Song

For the child discovering their own unique voice through the inspiring legacy of Maya Angelou. A lyrical exploration of

Cover of Some Places More Than Others

Some Places More Than Others

For the child grappling with unfair rules or noticing how power can change people. A classic entry point into discussing

Born on the Water

Betty Before X