Books by Edwidge Danticat

Edwidge Danticat writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 3–18, exploring themes of love & family, family & siblings, hope & optimism.

Standalone Books

Untwine

Edwidge Danticat

Identical twins Giselle and Isabelle are inseparable until a tragic car crash shatters their world, leaving one sister t

Ages 12–18

Mama's Nightingale

Edwidge Danticat

For children navigating the heartache of being apart from a parent, this story highlights how love and creativity can br

Ages 5–9

My Mommy Medicine

Edwidge Danticat

For the little one feeling under the weather and needing the soothing, magical comfort that only a parent's presence and

Ages 3–6

Krik? Krak!

Edwidge Danticat

Nine haunting stories follow Haitian women across generations as they navigate the echoes of history, loss, and the stre

Ages 14–18

Mama's Nightingale: A Story of Immigration and Separation

Edwidge Danticat

For the child grappling with the absence of a loved one or trying to make sense of why a family member is far away due t

Ages 5–9

Behind the Mountains

Edwidge Danticat

For the child navigating a major move or family separation, this diary offers a window into the challenges and hopes of

Ages 9–14

By Age Range

Ages 0–3

1 books

Ages 4–7

3 books

Ages 8–11

3 books