Books by Gary Golio

Gary Golio writes picture books and middle grade for ages 4–12, exploring themes of history, art & creativity, creativity & imagination.

Standalone Books

When Bob Met Woody: The Story of the Young Bob Dylan

Gary Golio

For the child who feels like an outsider and finds their voice through art. This story follows a boy's journey from a sm

Ages 6–10

Smile: How Young Charlie Chaplin Taught the World to Laugh (and Cry)

Gary Golio

From the hungry streets of London to the bright lights of the silent screen, witness how young Charlie Chaplin turned hi

Ages 7–10

Bird & Diz

Gary Golio

Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie join forces to invent Bebop, a revolutionary jazz sound brought to life here through

Ages 4–9

Spirit Seeker

Gary Golio

The rhythmic, soulful life of a jazz legend leaps off the page through mixed-media art that captures the spiritual power

Ages 8–12

Carlos Santana: Sound of the Heart, Song of the World

Gary Golio

Multimedia illustrations pulse with the rhythm of Carlos Santana's childhood. Experience the early years of the musician

Ages 4–8

Everywhere Beauty Is Harlem

Gary Golio

For the child who loves taking pictures or feels inspired by their neighborhood, this book celebrates finding dignity an

Ages 4–8

The Soldier's Friend: Walt Whitman's Extraordinary Service in the American Civil War

Gary Golio

Witness how poet Walt Whitman personally cared for over 10,000 wounded soldiers in Washington, D.C. after searching for

Ages 7–12

Dark Was the Night

Gary Golio

Willie Johnson rose from playing a cigar-box guitar to recording a song that now travels through deep space on the Voyag

Ages 5–9

By Age Range

Ages 4–7

7 books

Ages 8–11

8 books