Books by Larry Dane Brimner

Larry Dane Brimner writes middle grade and young adult for ages 7–18, exploring themes of justice & fairness, history, standing up for others.

Standalone Books

Black & White: The Confrontation between Reverend Fred L. Shuttlesworth and Eugene "Bull" Connor

Larry Dane Brimner

The clash between a courageous Reverend and a defiant police chief in Birmingham sparked a pivotal chapter of the Americ

Ages 10–14

Birmingham Sunday

Larry Dane Brimner

Photos and primary sources tell the heavy, true story of the 1963 church bombing and the brave people who fought for civ

Ages 10–14

Accused!

Larry Dane Brimner

Nine Black teenagers face a harrowing fight for justice in 1931 Alabama after being falsely accused of a crime in a deep

Ages 10–18

Finding a Way Home: Mildred and Richard Loving and the Fight for Marriage Equality

Larry Dane Brimner

Archival photos and documents reveal the powerful true story of Mildred and Richard Loving and their landmark Supreme Co

Ages 10–14

We Are One: The Story of Bayard Rustin

Larry Dane Brimner

The architect of the 1963 March on Washington comes to life through the story of his unwavering commitment to nonviolenc

Ages 8–12

Without Separation: Prejudice, Segregation and the Case of Roberto Alvarez

Larry Dane Brimner

When Roberto Alvarez was barred from his school, his immigrant community fought back in a landmark 1931 court case to en

Ages 7–10

Blacklisted!

Larry Dane Brimner

Nineteen members of the film industry face accusations of disloyalty in 1947 and decide to fight back against government

Ages 12–18

Strike!

Larry Dane Brimner

Witness the historic California grape strike as César Chávez and Larry Itliong lead farm workers in a powerful struggle

Ages 12–18

By Age Range

Ages 4–7

1 books

Ages 8–11

6 books

Ages 12–18

7 books