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Books by Jonah Winter | Wonderlit

Books by Jonah Winter

25 books · Ages 4–12

Known for the Jonah Winter's Picture Book Biographies and Soar to Success series, Jonah Winter writes picture books and middle grade for ages 4–12, alongside 10 standalone books, exploring themes of history, resilience & perseverance, being different.

Series

The Snow Man

Lillian's Right to Vote

Ruth Bader Ginsburg: The Case of R.B.G. vs. Inequality

Jonah Winter's Picture Book Biographies

14 books · Ages 4–12

Roberto Clemente

Soar to Success

1 book · Ages 4–9

Standalone Books (Ages 4–7)

Cover of Banned Book

For the child who asks why certain stories are hidden away. This gentle, meta-narrative explains censorship and the powe

Cover of You Never Heard of Casey Stengel?!

You Never Heard of Casey Stengel?!

For the child who feels like an outsider because they do things their own way. This high-energy biography celebrates sta

Cover of Here Comes the Garbage Barge!

Here Comes the Garbage Barge!

A massive barge full of trash spent six months sailing the coast looking for a place to dock in this true story illustra

Cover of Just Behave, Pablo Picasso!

Just Behave, Pablo Picasso!

For the child who struggles with rules and wants to do things their own way. A look at how Pablo Picasso broke all the a

Cover of My Name Is James Madison Hemings

My Name Is James Madison Hemings

For the child grappling with complex family histories, this story explores the lived experience of being a president's s

Cover of Sonia Sotomayor: A Judge Grows in the Bronx

Sonia Sotomayor: A Judge Grows in the Bronx

Growing up in a poor Bronx neighborhood with many hardships, young Sonia worked with tireless determination to eventuall

Cover of You Never Heard Of Willie Mays?!

You Never Heard Of Willie Mays?!

For the child who loves sports but needs to understand the grit it takes to overcome unfairness. Celebrate the 'Say Hey

Cover of Thurgood

From a childhood in segregated Baltimore to the highest court in the land, Thurgood Marshall never stopped fighting. His

Cover of Secret World of Hildegard, The

Secret World of Hildegard, The

Hildegard of Bingen transforms her frightening visions and headaches into beautiful music and science to become one of t

Cover of The Little Owl & the Big Tree: A Christmas Story

The Little Owl & the Big Tree: A Christmas Story

For the child who needs a quiet moment of wonder to help process sudden changes or the feeling of being far from home.

By Age Range

Diego

Roberto Clemente

Fair Ball! 14 Great Stars from Baseball's Negro Leagues

Diego

Roberto Clemente

Fair Ball! 14 Great Stars from Baseball's Negro Leagues

The Snow Man

Secret World of Hildegard, The

Common Themes

History Resilience & Perseverance Being Different Self-Confidence & Identity Discovering a Talent Celebrating Heritage Justice & Fairness Hope & Optimism

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Hey You! An Empowering Celebration of Growing Up Black

Hey You! An Empowering Celebration of Growing Up Black

Sit-In: How Four Friends Stood Up by Sitting Down

Andrea Davis Pinkney

Sit-In: How Four Friends Stood Up by Sitting Down

Who Was Duke Ellington?

Who Was Duke Ellington?

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

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

Who Was Aretha Franklin?

Who Was Aretha Franklin?