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Books by Andrea Davis Pinkney | Wonderlit

Books by Andrea Davis Pinkney

23 books · Ages 0–14

Known for the Red Dragonfly Books and She Persisted series, Andrea Davis Pinkney writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 0–14, alongside 18 standalone books, exploring themes of african american heritage, history, resilience & perseverance.

Series

Fishing Day

Red Dragonfly Books

1 book · Ages 4–8

Ella Fitzgerald

1 book · Ages 6–9

Hey, Baby Girl!

Bright Brown Baby

1 book · Ages 0–3

With the Might of Angels

1 book · Ages 8–12

Peace Warriors

1 book · Ages 6–10

Standalone Books

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Seven Candles for Kwanzaa

Andrea Davis Pinkney

Experience the joy of Kwanzaa through its seven days of celebration, focusing on the ancestral values and traditions tha

Cover of Solo Girl

Andrea Davis Pinkney

Cass is a math whiz in her new neighborhood, but what she really wants is to find the rhythm and courage to join the kid

Cover of Duke Ellington: The Piano Prince and His Orchestra

Duke Ellington: The Piano Prince and His Orchestra

Andrea Davis Pinkney

Experience the career of a legendary jazz composer and his orchestra as they create a unique sound that defies every mus

Cover of Silent Thunder

Andrea Davis Pinkney

Siblings Summer and Rosco share their perspectives on life and the longing for freedom as the Civil War reaches their Vi

Cover of Ella Fitzgerald: The Tale of a Vocal Virtuosa

Ella Fitzgerald: The Tale of a Vocal Virtuosa

Andrea Davis Pinkney

Scat Cat Monroe narrates the rhythmic rise of a seventeen-year-old girl from the Apollo Theater stage to global fame as

Cover of Peggony-Po: A Whale of a Tale

Peggony-Po: A Whale of a Tale

Andrea Davis Pinkney

Armed with a heart of oak, a wooden boy sets sail on a high-seas adventure to hunt down the massive whale that took his

Cover of Sit-In: How Four Friends Stood Up by Sitting Down

Sit-In: How Four Friends Stood Up by Sitting Down

Andrea Davis Pinkney

Four friends sit at a Woolworth's lunch counter and order coffee, sparking a peaceful movement for equality that changed

Cover of Bird in a Box

Andrea Davis Pinkney

For children navigating the heavy weight of loss or finding their way in a new place without family, this story offers a

Cover of Hand in Hand: Ten Black Men Who Changed America

Hand in Hand: Ten Black Men Who Changed America

Andrea Davis Pinkney

From the era of slavery to the modern day, these ten men stood up against injustice to change the course of American his

Cover of Martin & Mahalia: His Words, Her Song

Martin & Mahalia: His Words, Her Song

Andrea Davis Pinkney

For the child discovering how their unique talents, whether speaking or singing, can join with others to change the worl

Cover of The Red Pencil

Andrea Davis Pinkney

A young Sudanese girl fleeing a tribal attack finds a glimmer of hope and the possibility of an education when she recei

Cover of Because of You, John Lewis

Because of You, John Lewis

Andrea Davis Pinkney

For the child curious about how one person can change the world, this story explores how meeting a hero can spark the co

Cover of And She Was Loved: Toni Morrison's Life in Stories

And She Was Loved: Toni Morrison's Life in Stories

Andrea Davis Pinkney

Lyrical poetry honors the journey of Nobel Prize winner Toni Morrison, showing how a young girl with an imagination grew

Cover of Loretta Little Looks Back: Three Voices Go Tell It

Loretta Little Looks Back: Three Voices Go Tell It

Andrea Davis Pinkney

For the family looking to discuss the long journey for equality, this multi-generational oral history honors the grit an

Cover of Alvin Ailey

Andrea Davis Pinkney

For the child who expresses themselves through movement or feels inspired by seeing how a young person's passion can cha

Cover of Rhythm Ride

Andrea Davis Pinkney

For the teen or middle grader discovering how music can change the world. This rhythmic history explores the soul of Mot

Cover of Boycott Blues

Andrea Davis Pinkney

For the child learning how small steps can lead to big changes. This rhythmic story helps kids process unfairness throug

Cover of Martin Rising: Requiem for a King

Martin Rising: Requiem for a King

Andrea Davis Pinkney

For the child grappling with the weight of history and the meaning of leadership. This poetic tribute explores the human

By Age Range

Hey, Baby Girl!

Seven Candles for Kwanzaa

Solo Girl

Duke Ellington: The Piano Prince and His Orchestra

Seven Candles for Kwanzaa

Solo Girl

Duke Ellington: The Piano Prince and His Orchestra

Silent Thunder

Bird in a Box

Hand in Hand: Ten Black Men Who Changed America

Common Themes

African American Heritage History Resilience & Perseverance Celebrating Heritage Hope & Optimism Art & Creativity Writing & Storytelling Justice & Fairness

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Fair Ball! 14 Great Stars from Baseball's Negro Leagues

Fair Ball! 14 Great Stars from Baseball's Negro Leagues

Johnny Cash

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The House on the Canal: The Story of the House That Hid Anne Frank

The House on the Canal: The Story of the House That Hid Anne Frank

Social Justice: How You Can Make a Difference

Lynn Bogen Sanders

Social Justice: How You Can Make a Difference

Maria's Comet

Deborah Hopkinson