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 (Ages 12–18)

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

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

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