Books by Barbara Kerley

Barbara Kerley writes picture books and middle grade for ages 4–12, exploring themes of history, resilience & perseverance, writing & storytelling.

Standalone Books

Walt Whitman: Words for America

Barbara Kerley

Meet the poet who cared for soldiers on Civil War battlefields and captured the heartbeat of a growing nation through hi

Ages 7–12

Those Rebels, John and Tom

Barbara Kerley

For children learning that you don't have to be friends to work together. This witty look at Adams and Jefferson shows h

Ages 7–11

A Home for Mr. Emerson

Barbara Kerley

Ralph Waldo Emerson traded city life for the deep woods and open fields, building a meaningful life centered on nature,

Ages 7–10

Eleanor Makes Her Mark

Barbara Kerley

For the shy child who feels their voice doesn't matter, this inspiring biography shows how a quiet girl grew up to chang

Ages 7–10

The Extraordinary Mark Twain (According to Susy)

Barbara Kerley

Thirteen-year-old Susy Clemens writes a secret biography of her famous father, Mark Twain, capturing the funny, private

Ages 7–12

Greetings from Planet Earth

Barbara Kerley

Theo looks to the stars and the Voyager 2 mission for answers while trying to uncover why his mother won't speak about h

Ages 9–12

The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins

Barbara Kerley

Step back to 1854 to see how artist Waterhouse Hawkins used the era's cutting-edge science to build the very first life-

Ages 6–10

What To Do About Alice?

Barbara Kerley

Being the President's daughter doesn't stop Alice Roosevelt from being a wild, unconventional spirit in this lively look

Ages 4–9

Following Baxter

Barbara Kerley

For the child who loves uncovering the secrets of the past and seeing how our understanding of the world changes over ti

Ages 6–10

By Age Range

Ages 4–7

8 books

Ages 8–11

9 books