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Books by Renée Watson | Wonderlit

Books by Renée Watson

12 books · Ages 3–18

Known for the Ryan Hart series, Renée Watson writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 3–18, alongside 11 standalone books, exploring themes of love & family, self-confidence & identity, writing & storytelling.

Series

Ways to Make Sunshine

1 book · Ages 7–10

Standalone Books

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Born on the Water

Nikole Hannah-Jones, Renée Watson

Trace the origins of a nation back to the water in 1619, honoring the legacy, struggle, and immense contributions of Bla

Cover of Piecing Me Together

Piecing Me Together

Vivid prose and free verse capture the rhythm of a child's world through a story of family, home, and the many shades of

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Love Is A Revolution

By Age Range

Summer Is Here

Born on the Water

Ways to Make Sunshine

Summer Is Here

Born on the Water

Common Themes

Love & Family Self-Confidence & Identity Writing & Storytelling African American Heritage Celebrating Heritage Resilience & Perseverance History Family & Siblings

Renée Watson

Nala’s summer is defined by a new romance and the vibrant streets of her neighborhood as she learns that the most import

Ages 12–18

Cover of This Side of Home

This Side of Home

For the teenager grappling with changes in their neighborhood and realizing their once identical path with a sibling is

Cover of What Momma Left Me

What Momma Left Me

For the child navigating the heaviness of loss and family secrets. This story offers a path through trauma toward healin

Cover of Black Girl You Are Atlas

Black Girl You Are Atlas

For the girl navigating the weight of the world, this moving poetry collection celebrates the strength, heritage, and mu

Cover of Summer Is Here

For the child who thrives in the sunshine, this lyrical story celebrates the sensory delights of outdoor play and the si

Cover of Harlem's Little Blackbird

Harlem's Little Blackbird

The inspiring life of Florence Mills, the legendary singer and entertainer, shines in this celebration of the Harlem Ren

Cover of Betty Before X

Ilyasah Shabazz, Renée Watson

For the child searching for their place in the world, this story explores finding one's voice, standing up for justice,

Cover of A Place Where Hurricanes Happen

A Place Where Hurricanes Happen

For children navigating the aftermath of a storm or loss, this lyrical story helps them process the complex emotions of

Cover of Maya's Song

For the child discovering their own unique voice through the inspiring legacy of Maya Angelou. A lyrical exploration of

Piecing Me Together

Ways to Make Sunshine

Born on the Water

Piecing Me Together

Love Is A Revolution

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Hey You! An Empowering Celebration of Growing Up Black

Hey You! An Empowering Celebration of Growing Up Black

Jazz Age Josephine

Jazz Age Josephine

Through My Eyes

Through My Eyes

Ann Fights for Freedom

Nikki Shannon Smith

Ann Fights for Freedom

Stories from the Battlefields

Lois Miner Huey

Stories from the Battlefields