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Books by James Haskins | Wonderlit

Books by James Haskins

8 books · Ages 6–18

Known for the Puffin Easy-to-Read series, James Haskins writes middle grade and young adult for ages 6–18, alongside 7 standalone books, exploring themes of resilience & perseverance, justice & fairness, african american heritage.

Series

I Am Rosa Parks

Puffin Easy-to-Read

1 book · Ages 6–9

Standalone Books

Cover of One More River to Cross: The Story of Twelve Black Americans

One More River to Cross: The Story of Twelve Black Americans

For the child curious about heroes who changed the world. These inspiring true stories show how perseverance and courage

Cover of Bayard Rustin: Behind the Scenes of the Civil Rights Movement

Bayard Rustin: Behind the Scenes of the Civil Rights Movement

Meet Bayard Rustin, the brilliant organizer and strategist who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to shape the American

Cover of Separate, But Not Equal The Dream and the Struggle

By Age Range

I Am Rosa Parks

Delivering Justice W.W. Law and the Fight for Civil Rights

John Lewis in the Lead: A Story of the Civil Rights Movement

One More River to Cross: The Story of Twelve Black Americans

Bayard Rustin: Behind the Scenes of the Civil Rights Movement

Common Themes

Resilience & Perseverance Justice & Fairness African American Heritage History Celebrating Heritage Standing Up for Others Self-Confidence & Identity Fear & Bravery

Separate, But Not Equal The Dream and the Struggle

James Haskins

For the child questioning why school hasn't always been fair, this history reveals the long journey and resilient heroes

Ages 10–14

Cover of One Nation Under a Groove: Rap Music and Its Roots

One Nation Under a Groove: Rap Music and Its Roots

For the young music lover curious about the origins of hip-hop. This deep dive traces the beat from African oral traditi

Cover of Delivering Justice W.W. Law and the Fight for Civil Rights

Delivering Justice W.W. Law and the Fight for Civil Rights

For the child curious about how one person can change their community, this biography shows how a local mail carrier pea

Cover of Black Dance in America: A History Through Its People

Black Dance in America: A History Through Its People

Explore how African American dance evolved from African roots and the resilience of enslaved people to global stages in

Cover of John Lewis in the Lead: A Story of the Civil Rights Movement

John Lewis in the Lead: A Story of the Civil Rights Movement

James Haskins, Kathleen Benson

John Lewis rises from a small farm to the front lines of the March on Washington, leading the fight for justice with pea

Separate, But Not Equal The Dream and the Struggle

One More River to Cross: The Story of Twelve Black Americans

Bayard Rustin: Behind the Scenes of the Civil Rights Movement

Separate, But Not Equal The Dream and the Struggle

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Who Was Duke Ellington?

African Princess The Amazing Lives of Africa's Royal Women

African Princess The Amazing Lives of Africa's Royal Women

Can't Scare Me!

Can't Scare Me!

Who Was Aretha Franklin?

Who Was Aretha Franklin?

Mighty Justice: The Untold Story of Civil Rights Trailblazer Dovey Johnson Roundtree

Mighty Justice: The Untold Story of Civil Rights Trailblazer Dovey Johnson Roundtree