Books by Matt Faulkner

Matt Faulkner writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 5–14, exploring themes of history, resilience & perseverance, asian heritage.

Standalone Books

Black Belt

Matt Faulkner

Seeking refuge from a bully in a karate school leads Bushi into a different time, where a master teaches that a sharp mi

Ages 5–9

Gaijin: American Prisoner of War

Matt Faulkner

Caught between two worlds after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Koji Miyamoto faces prejudice both on the streets of San Fra

Ages 10–14

My Nest of Silence

Matt Faulkner

Mari vows to stay silent until her brother returns from the front lines of WWII, using her drawings to express the pain

Ages 8–12

A Taste of Colored Water

Matt Faulkner

For the child noticing differences in how people are treated. This gentle story uses a simple misunderstanding to reveal

Ages 5–9

By Age Range

Ages 4–7

2 books

Ages 8–11

4 books

Ages 12–18

2 books