Books by Jerdine Nolen

Jerdine Nolen writes picture books and middle grade for ages 4–12, exploring themes of love & family, freedom & independence, being different.

Standalone Books

Calico Girl

Jerdine Nolen

Twelve-year-old Callie and her family risk everything to escape slavery and seek safety at a Union-held fort during the

Ages 8–12

Pitching in for Eubie

Jerdine Nolen

For the child who wants to help their family during a big transition, this story follows Lily as she finds creative ways

Ages 4–8

Hewitt Anderson's Great Big Life

Jerdine Nolen

For the child who feels small in a world made for bigger people, this story celebrates the power of a quick wit and a gi

Ages 4–8

Thunder Rose

Jerdine Nolen

For the child who needs to see that their inner strength can calm even the biggest storms, Rose's legendary courage insp

Ages 4–8

Raising Dragons

Jerdine Nolen

For the child who possesses a boundless imagination and loves to nurture living things. This story celebrates the magica

Ages 4–8

Harvey Potter's Balloon Farm

Jerdine Nolen

Creep out into the moonlight to see a farm like no other, where rows of colorful balloons grow right out of the ground w

Ages 4–8

By Age Range

Ages 4–7

5 books

Ages 8–11

6 books