Jacqueline Woodson
Books in Order by Date of Publication
Jacqueline Woodson is a celebrated American author known for her poignant and powerful storytelling. Her writing style is characterized by lyrical prose vivid imagery and a deep understanding of the human experience. Woodson's body of work spans various genres including young adult fiction children's literature poetry and memoir. Her novels often tackle complex themes such as identity family love loss and social justice. The emotional authenticity and relatability of her stories have made her one of the most beloved and respected authors of her generation. With 57 books in publication Woodson's work has been widely acclaimed and awarded including the National Book Award the Newbery Honor and the Coretta Scott King Award. Her books have become staples in many classrooms and libraries inspiring readers of all ages with their beauty depth and universality.
1. We had a picnic this Sunday past (1900) Buy on Amazon
2. Last summer with Maizon (1990) Buy on Amazon
3. Martin Luther King Jr. and his birthday (1990) Buy on Amazon
4. Let's Celebrate Series (1990) Buy on Amazon
5. The dear one (1991) Buy on Amazon
6. Maizon at Blue Hill (1992) Buy on Amazon
7. Between Madison and Palmetto (1993) Buy on Amazon
8. Between Madison Palm (1993) Buy on Amazon
9. I hadn't meant to tell you this (1994) Buy on Amazon
10. The Book Chase (1994) Buy on Amazon
11. The Book Chase (Ghost Writer) (1994) Buy on Amazon
12. BOOK CHASE THE (Ghostwriter) (1994) Buy on Amazon
13. WRITE NOW! (Ghostwriter) (1994) Buy on Amazon
14. Autobiography of a Family Photo (1995) Buy on Amazon
15. A Way Out of No Way (1996) Buy on Amazon
16. Martin Luther King Jr (1996) Buy on Amazon
17. Just a writer's thing (1996) Buy on Amazon
18. The house you pass on the way (1997) Buy on Amazon
19. If You Come Softly (1998) Buy on Amazon
20. Lena (1999) Buy on Amazon
21. Places I Never Meant to Be (1999) Buy on Amazon
22. House You Pass on the Way (1999) Buy on Amazon
23. Miracle's Boys (2000) Buy on Amazon
24. Sweet Sweet Memory (2000) Buy on Amazon
25. The other side (2001) Buy on Amazon
26. Color of Absence (2001) Buy on Amazon
27. Hush (2002) Buy on Amazon
28. Our Gracie Aunt (2002) Buy on Amazon
29. Visiting day (2002) Buy on Amazon
30. Locomotion (2003) Buy on Amazon
31. Coming on home soon (2004) Buy on Amazon
32. Behind You (2004) Buy on Amazon
33. Show way (2005) Buy on Amazon
34. Miss Grace's House (2005) Buy on Amazon
35. Feathers (2007) Buy on Amazon
36. After Tupac and D Foster (2008) Buy on Amazon
37. Peace Locomotion (2009) Buy on Amazon
38. Pecan pie baby (2010) Buy on Amazon
39. Pearson Literature--California--Reading and Language (2010) Buy on Amazon
40. Each kindness (2012) Buy on Amazon
41. Beneath a meth moon (2012) Buy on Amazon
42. Guys Read : the Distance : A Short Story from Guys Read (2012) Buy on Amazon
43. This is the rope (2013) Buy on Amazon
44. Brown Girl Dreaming (2014) Buy on Amazon
45. Another Brooklyn (2016) Buy on Amazon
46. The day you begin (2018) Buy on Amazon
47. Harbor me (2018) Buy on Amazon
48. Day You Begin (2018) Buy on Amazon
49. Red at the Bone (2019) Buy on Amazon
50. Day You Begin 6-Copy Prepack W/ L-Card (2019) Buy on Amazon
51. Before the Ever After (2020) Buy on Amazon
52. Parent Like It Matters (2021) Buy on Amazon
53. African Lookbook (2021) Buy on Amazon
54. Year We Learned to Fly (2022) Buy on Amazon
55. World Belonged to Us (2022) Buy on Amazon
56. Remember Us (2023) Buy on Amazon
57. Harbour Me (2023) Buy on Amazon
About Jacqueline Woodson
Jacqueline Woodson is a celebrated author and novelist known for her deeply personal and poignant stories about identity family and social justice. Growing up in Greenville South Carolina and Brooklyn New York Woodson's experiences as a biracial child and young woman have profoundly influenced her writing. She draws upon her background to craft authentic and relatable narratives that resonate with readers of all ages.
As a master storyteller Woodson's writing is characterized by its lyricism depth and emotional resonance. Her stories often navigate the complexities of human relationships exploring themes that are both universally relevant and timely. With a keen eye for detail and a profound understanding of the human condition Woodson crafts characters that are multidimensional and flawed yet ultimately redeeming.
Woodson's books have captivated readers with their emotional honesty lyrical prose and unflinching exploration of difficult subjects. Her writing has been praised for its accessibility and appeal making her a beloved author among readers of all ages. Through her work Woodson has created a unique and recognizable voice that has become synonymous with literary excellence. As a result her books have earned numerous accolades and have become staples of many readers' bookshelves. With her remarkable storytelling ability and unwavering commitment to her craft Jacqueline Woodson continues to inspire and educate readers through her powerful and poignant stories.