Books by Jerry Stanley

Jerry Stanley writes middle grade and young adult for ages 9–14, exploring themes of resilience & perseverance, history, loneliness & belonging.

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

Children of the Dust Bowl: The True Story of the School at Weedpatch Camp

Jerry Stanley

Dust Bowl migrant families in a federal labor camp refuse to give up on education, building a remarkable school for thei

Ages 9–14

I am an American: A True Story of Japanese Internment

Jerry Stanley

For the child grappling with questions of fairness and identity. This true story uses personal accounts to explore the l

Ages 10–14

Frontier Merchants: Lionel & Barron Jacobs and the Jewish Pioneers Who Settled the West

Jerry Stanley

Lionel and Barron Jacobs journey to 1867 Tucson to open a general store and eventually establish the first bank in Arizo

Ages 10–14

Hurry Freedom: African Americans in Gold Rush California

Jerry Stanley

For the child curious about hidden figures in history, this book explores the grit and determination of African American

Ages 10–14

By Age Range

Ages 8–11

4 books

Ages 12–18

4 books