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Books by Sherri L. Smith | Wonderlit

Books by Sherri L. Smith

7 books · Ages 8–18

Known for the Who HQ and Little Golden Book Biographies series, Sherri L. Smith writes middle grade and young adult for ages 8–18, alongside 3 standalone books, exploring themes of history, resilience & perseverance, african american heritage.

Series

Who Were the Tuskegee Airmen?

What Was the Harlem Renaissance?

What Was Reconstruction?

3 books · Ages 8–12

Misty Copeland

Little Golden Book Biographies

1 book · Ages 8–12

Standalone Books

Cover of The Toymaker's Apprentice

The Toymaker's Apprentice

Sherri L. Smith

For the child who feels the weight of family expectations or needs a boost of courage to face a daunting, high-stakes ch

Cover of The Blossom and the Firefly

The Blossom and the Firefly

Sherri L. Smith

For the reader grappling with heavy questions of duty, sacrifice, and finding beauty when the future feels uncertain or

Cover of American Wings: Chicago's Pioneering Black Aviators and the Race for Equality in the Sky

By Age Range

The Toymaker's Apprentice

Who Were the Tuskegee Airmen?

What Was the Harlem Renaissance?

The Toymaker's Apprentice

Who Were the Tuskegee Airmen?

Common Themes

History Resilience & Perseverance African American Heritage Hope & Optimism Adventure Self-Confidence & Identity Celebrating Heritage Discovering a Talent

American Wings: Chicago's Pioneering Black Aviators and the Race for Equality in the Sky

Sherri L. Smith, Elizabeth Wein

Determined Black pilots in the early 20th century rise above segregation and systemic barriers to claim their rightful p

Ages 12–18

What Was the Harlem Renaissance?

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Once Upon a Time in Chicago: The Story of Benny Goodman

Once Upon a Time in Chicago: The Story of Benny Goodman

March: Book Two

March: Book Two

To the Top of the World: Barbara Hillary, the First Black Woman to Reach the North and South Poles

Deborah Blumenthal

To the Top of the World: Barbara Hillary, the First Black Woman to Reach the North and South Poles

Bessie Coleman: Bold Pilot Who Gave Women Wings

Bessie Coleman: Bold Pilot Who Gave Women Wings

The Civil Rights Movement

Heather Adamson

The Civil Rights Movement