Books by Marilyn Nelson

Marilyn Nelson writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–18, exploring themes of self-confidence & identity, justice & fairness, history.

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

Pemba's Song: A Ghost Story

Tonya Hegamin, Marilyn Nelson

Pemba, 15, moves from Brooklyn to Connecticut, where paranormal experiences link her to a mulatto slave girl from the pa

Ages 4–11

Beautiful Ballerina

Marilyn Nelson

For children who dream big and love dance, this lyrical picture book celebrates the dedication and grace needed to achie

Ages 4–8

Snook Alone

Marilyn Nelson

Separated from his beloved monk during a fierce storm, a loyal rat terrier named Snook must survive the wild while waiti

Ages 4–8

Carver: A Life in Poems

Marilyn Nelson

For the young reader seeking inspiration in the face of hardship, this lyrical biography shows how curiosity and grit ca

Ages 11–18

By Age Range

Ages 4–7

3 books

Ages 8–11

4 books