The Library
Books by Caroline Brewer
Picture books that rhyme with purpose, plus acclaimed guides for the teachers and parents who nurture rising readers.
For Children
Picture Books & Stories
Anansi and the Talking Cloth
An original folktale that weaves the legend of Anansi with the history of kente cloth and community — a rhythmic, rhyming picture book about relationships and power.
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Harriet Tubman, Force of Nature
Harriet’s legacy of connection to nature, told in 30 poems with Caroline’s colorful collage illustrations. A children’s biography of this beloved champion like no other.
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Say Their Names
Seven-year-old Aliya leads her own protest to make sure lost lives matter. A rallying cry for solidarity and justice — both call to action and act of remembrance.
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Darius Daniels: Game On!
“An inspiring superhero for children of all ages… a young boy of intelligence, genius and terrific imagination.” — Marita Golden, award-winning author.
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Kara Finds Sunshine on a Rainy Day
When rain spoils Kara’s plans, her mother shares uplifting stories of real people who learned to create and “walk on” sunshine.
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C is for Cocoa
An exciting alphabet journey through Ghana’s people, food, plants, and animals. Every purchase helps us provide books to schoolchildren in Ghana.
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Barack Obama: A Hip Hop Tale
Swift-moving rhymes that entertain while teaching children about one of the most important events in world history — and its link to Dr. King’s legacy.
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For the Obamas: A Big Book of Thank Yous
Nearly 300 thank-you cards and letters from pre-K to 6th-grade students to President and Mrs. Obama. Every purchase helps us provide free copies to schools.
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Honors for Harriet Tubman, Force of Nature
Recognized by the leading authorities on children’s literature — with two starred reviews and a place on the nation’s most respected lists.
“A tour de force among poetic biographies.”
Booklist Starred Review
“Highly recommended for all school and public libraries.”
School Library Journal Starred Review
“A lyrical love letter to America’s favorite heroine and her oneness with the natural world.”
Edda L. Fields-Black Winner, 2025 Pulitzer Prize in History
For Teachers & Parents
Books That Raise Readers
Practical, joyful guides drawn from Caroline’s decades of literacy work in classrooms across the country.
Parent Power
For any adult who wants to help a child read and write — and do it while having outrageous fun. Keys to a reading revolution, whatever a child’s starting point.
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The Happy Teacher and Happy Students
A powerful toolkit of strategies that put the joy back into teaching and learning while helping teachers meet educational standards anywhere in the world.
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Why I Teach
An inspirational meditation on the joys and potential of teaching — part poem, part year-long journal for becoming a happier, more soul-centered teacher.
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Having Fun Teaching Math
A handbook for teachers, tutors, and parents to support children as learners first — and then as young people capable of reaching the highest heights in math.
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She brings her stories to life in schools and libraries through unforgettable, interactive author visits.