Books by Lynn Joseph

Lynn Joseph writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–17, exploring themes of love & family, cultural identity, family & siblings.

Standalone Books

A Wave in Her Pocket

Lynn Joseph

Tantie sits with the children on the island of Trinidad, weaving together six enchanting tales from West Africa, the Car

Ages 8–12

Coconut Kind of Day Island Poems

Lynn Joseph

Lively poems capture the vibrant sights and sounds of daily life across the sun-drenched islands of the Caribbean.

Ages 4–8

An Island Christmas

Lynn Joseph

Rosie is busy in Trinidad mixing black currant cake and picking sorrel petals as she prepares for a holiday filled with

Ages 4–8

Jump Up Time: A Trinidad Carnival Story

Lynn Joseph

Lily is jealous of her sister's elaborate Carnival costume, but when the stage lights come up, she must decide if she ca

Ages 4–8

The Color of My Words

Lynn Joseph

For the child finding their voice through creativity while navigating family secrets and the courage to stand up for the

Ages 10–14

Flowers in the Sky

Lynn Joseph

For the teenager navigating the heavy transition of moving to a new country and leaving behind the life they once knew.

Ages 12–17

By Age Range

Ages 4–7

3 books

Ages 8–11

5 books