Books by Shakirah Bourne

Known for the Josephine Against the Sea series, Shakirah Bourne writes middle grade and young adult for ages 8–16, alongside 2 standalone books, exploring themes of love & family, fear & bravery, resilience & perseverance.

Series

Josephine Against the Sea

1 book · Ages 8–12

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

Nightmare Island

Shakirah Bourne

For the child who feels protective of their younger siblings and needs to find the courage to face their own recurring f

Ages 8–12

Allies: Real Talk about Showing Up, Screwing Up, and Trying Again

Shakirah Bourne, Dana Alison Levy

For the young reader who wants to stand up for others but is afraid of saying the wrong thing, this essay collection off

Ages 10–16

By Age Range

Ages 8–11

3 books

Ages 12–18

3 books

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