Books by John Florio

John Florio writes middle grade and young adult for ages 10–18, exploring themes of justice & fairness, fear & bravery, history.

Standalone Books

War in the Ring: Joe Louis, Max Schmeling, and the Fight between America and Hitler

John Florio, Ouisie Shapiro

For the child curious about how sports can change history, this book explores two athletes who became icons during the f

Ages 10–14

Doomed: Sacco, Vanzetti & the End of the American Dream

John Florio, Ouisie Shapiro

For the teen asking big questions about fairness and prejudice, this narrative non-fiction explores how fear and xenopho

Ages 12–18

Marked Man: Frank Serpico’s Inside Battle Against Police Corruption

John Florio, Ouisie Shapiro

For the teen grappling with what it means to do the right thing when everyone else is looking the other way, even at a s

Ages 12–18

By Age Range

Ages 8–11

1 books

Ages 12–18

3 books