Books by Derrick Barnes

Known for the Ruby and the Booker Boys and Who Got Game? series, Derrick Barnes writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 3–18, alongside 7 standalone books, exploring themes of self-confidence & identity, love & family, school life.

Series

Ruby and the Booker Boys

1 book · Ages 7–10

Who Got Game?

1 book · Ages 8–12

The King of Kindergarten

1 book · Ages 3–7

Standalone Books

We Could be Brothers

Derrick Barnes

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

Ages 10–14

The King of Kindergarten

Derrick Barnes

Join a brave and enthusiastic boy as he prepares for and conquers his first day of kindergarten. From pancakes to new fr

Ages 4–7

I Am Every Good Thing

Derrick Barnes

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

By Age Range

Ages 0–3

2 books

Ages 4–7

6 books

Ages 8–11

7 books