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Books by Derrick Barnes | Wonderlit

Books by Derrick Barnes

10 books · Ages 3–18

Known for the Ruby and the Booker Boys and The King of Kindergarten series, Derrick Barnes writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 3–18, alongside 6 standalone books, exploring themes of self-confidence & identity, love & family, school life.

Series

Ruby Flips for Attention

Ruby and the Booker Boys

1 book · Ages 7–10

The King of Kindergarten

The Queen of Kindergarten

The King of Kindergarten

2 books · Ages 3–7

Baseball: Amazing but True Stories!

1 book · Ages 8–12

Standalone Books

Cover of We Could Be Brothers

We Could Be Brothers

Robeson and Pacino come from different worlds, but a stint in afterschool detention reveals they share more common groun

Cover of I Am Every Good Thing

I Am Every Good Thing

Resilience, bravery, and creativity shine in this energetic affirmation of all the magnificent things that make a person

Cover of Like Lava In My Veins

Like Lava In My Veins

By Age Range

I Am Every Good Thing

The Queen of Kindergarten

Ruby Flips for Attention

The King of Kindergarten

I Am Every Good Thing

Common Themes

Self-Confidence & Identity Love & Family School Life Resilience & Perseverance Being Different Family & Siblings Sports African American Heritage

For the child who experiences 'big feelings' like a physical heat, this vibrant story validates their intensity while of

Ages 5–9

Cover of The Incredibly Human Henson Blayze

The Incredibly Human Henson Blayze

For the young athlete who feels the weight of everyone's expectations while privately navigating the discomfort and self

Cover of Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut

Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut

For the child who needs a boost of confidence or a celebration of their identity, this rhythmic story captures the trans

Cover of Victory. Stand!: Raising My Fist for Justice

Victory. Stand!: Raising My Fist for Justice

Tommie Smith, Derrick Barnes

For the young reader seeking inspiration on how to channel their talents into a stand for justice, even when the world i

7 books

Ruby Flips for Attention

We Could Be Brothers

Baseball: Amazing but True Stories!

We Could Be Brothers

Baseball: Amazing but True Stories!

The Incredibly Human Henson Blayze

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Through My Eyes

Through My Eyes

Bingo Brown and the Language of Love

Bingo Brown and the Language of Love

First-Year Orientation

First-Year Orientation

Steel Town

We Deserve Monuments

We Deserve Monuments