Books by Irene Latham

Irene Latham writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–18, exploring themes of nature & outdoors, animals, curiosity & wonder.

Standalone Books

Leaving Gee's Bend

Irene Latham

Ludelphia leaves her Alabama home for the first time on a dangerous trek to find medicine for her mother, guided by the

Ages 8–12

The Cat Man of Aleppo

Irene Latham, Karim Shamsi-Basha

Amidst the Syrian Civil War, Mohammad Alaa Aljaleel stays behind to build a sanctuary for the many cats left lonely and

Ages 4–8

Wild Peace

Irene Latham

For the child who feels overwhelmed by a world that is too loud or too fast. A soothing journey from sensory overload to

Ages 4–8

African Town

Charles Waters, Irene Latham

The journey of 110 people brought to Alabama on the Clotilda unfolds through fourteen voices, tracing their path from ca

Ages 12–18

If I Could Choose a Best Day: Poems of Possibility

Charles Waters, Irene Latham

For children who need help seeing the magic in ordinary life, this collection explores how 'best days' come in many form

Ages 8–12

Be A Bridge

Irene Latham

Kindness takes many forms, from welcoming a new student to standing up for a classmate, in these rhyming verses about bu

Ages 4–8

Dear Wandering Wildebeest and Other Poems from the Water Hole

Irene Latham

For the child mesmerized by the wild, this collection of poems and facts reveals the delicate balance of life at an Afri

Ages 6–10

Meet Miss Fancy

Irene Latham

For children processing the unfairness of being left out, this story offers a gentle path toward patience and creative p

Ages 4–8

When the Sun Shines on Antarctica

Irene Latham

For the curious child who marvels at the natural world, this poetic exploration brings the icy landscape and resilient a

Ages 4–8

Fresh Delicious

Irene Latham

For the family looking to turn grocery shopping into a magical adventure, these whimsical poems bring the local farmers'

Ages 4–8

Don't Feed the Boy

Irene Latham

For the child who feels restricted by family rules and yearns for the freedom to be themselves while navigating complex

Ages 8–12

By Age Range

Ages 4–7

7 books

Ages 8–11

10 books