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The Best Louisiana Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about louisiana? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

Ninth Ward
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2010

Ninth Ward

By Jewell Parker Rhodes · Book #1 in the The Louisiana Girls Trilogy series

A girl and her grandmother face Hurricane Katrina's fury in New Orleans' Ninth Ward.

224 pages· 32,698 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 7,133 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1999

The Smuggler's Treasure

A girl seeks a smuggler's treasure to save her father during the War of 1812.

163 pages· 34,049 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,811 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

Trombone Shorty

A young boy from New Orleans discovers his passion for music and becomes a renowned trombone player.

Coretta Scott King Award (2016)Caldecott Medal (2016)
40 pages· 989 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
6.1/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 5,023 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1995

The Story of Ruby Bridges

By Robert Coles, George Ford (Illustrator)

A young girl integrates a white elementary school in New Orleans in the 1960s.

32 pages· 1,014 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 13,023 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 1999

Through My Eyes

A six-year-old girl becomes the first African American student to integrate a white school in New Orleans in 1960.

64 pages· 9,935 words· Est. 1.5 hour read-aloud
4.5/5 Goodreads · 6,218 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

King and the Dragonflies

A boy's grief and a missing friend lead to secrets and self-discovery by the bayou.

272 pages· 49,487 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 10,242 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

Freedom in Congo Square

In 19th century Louisiana, slaves find brief freedom and joy in Congo Square every Sunday.

34 pages· 290 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 2,839 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

Upside Down in the Middle of Nowhere

A birthday turns into a fight for survival during Hurricane Katrina.

320 pages
4.2/5 Goodreads · 4,797 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

The 5 O'Clock Band

A young musician seeks leadership wisdom in the vibrant streets of New Orleans.

40 pages· 1,324 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 357 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2011

I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005

By Lauren Tarshis, Scott Dawson (Illustrator) · Book #3 in the I Survived series

A young boy must navigate the challenges of Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath

112 pages· 10,976 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 11,911 ratings
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Louisiana Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about louisiana for preschool and elementary-age readers.

I Am Ruby Bridges

Ages 4–8 · 2022

A six-year-old girl bravely integrates a school, changing history forever.

All Aboard the Schooltrain

Ages 6–9 · 2023

A young girl faces the harsh realities of Jim Crow as her town changes during the Great Migration.

Ruby Bridges Goes to School

Ages 4–8 · 2009

A brave girl faces a hostile crowd to change history forever.

The Legend of Papa Noël

Ages 7–10 · 2006

Foggy bayou threatens Christmas delivery. Can Papa Noël and his alligators find a way?

Epossumondas Plays Possum

Ages 4–7 · 2009

A forgetful possum ventures into a swamp, facing legendary dangers.

Kiss the Frog
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Kiss the Frog

Ages 5–8 · 2009

Two frogs navigate the bayou, seeking humanity and unexpected love.

A Catfish Tale

Ages 4–8 · 2014

A magic fish grants wishes, but will greed lead to disaster?

Family Huddle

Ages 4–8 · 2009

Join a football-loving family on a road trip filled with playful antics and sports memories.

Marvelous Cornelius

Ages 5–7 · 2015

A street sweeper's dance turns heroic amid a devastating storm.

Tiana's Perfect Plan

Ages 3–5 · 2024

Tiana's Mardi Gras plans face royal surprises and a quest for perfection.

When I Grow Up, I'll Be a Tiger!

Ages 4–8 · 2013

A young tiger dreams of becoming an LSU student.

Just Like Jesse Owens

Ages 4–8 · 2022

A boy learns a powerful lesson on racism and resilience in 1930s New Orleans.

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Louisiana Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about louisiana for developing and independent readers.

Those Kids from Fawn Creek

Ages 8–12 · 2022

A new student disrupts the status quo in a small town, challenging friendships and secrets.

Rent Party Jazz

Ages 6–9 · 2001

A boy and a jazz musician team up to save his home from eviction.

Hurricane Katrina Rescue

Ages 7–10 · 2018

In the midst of Hurricane Katrina, a young girl named Clare and her dog Ranger navigate the dangers of the storm and its aftermath to find Clare's grandmother and father, who have been separated from them.

Invincible

Ages 12–18 · 2011

Teen faces demons and shapeshifters or risk becoming one himself.

Nowhere Better Than Here

Ages 8–12 · 2022

A girl battles rising tides to save her town's spirit.

Tristan Strong Keeps Punching
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Tristan Strong Keeps Punching

Ages 9–12 · 2021

Tristan Strong must confront King Cotton in a final showdown along the Mississippi.

Infamous

Ages 12–18 · 2012

A teen must survive deadly threats to become a hero or doom the world.

Forever This Summer

Ages 8–12 · 2021

In a small town, Georgie uncovers family secrets while helping a friend find her mother.

What Was Hurricane Katrina?

Ages 8–12 · 2015

Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans, causing widespread destruction and loss of life

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Arf

Ages 8–12 · 2016

A break-in at 19 Gentilly Lane unravels secrets, with a dog on the trail of danger.

Almost There

Ages 12–+ · 2022

A deal grants Tiana her dreams, but eerie threats loom. Can she restore balance before losing it all?

A Good Night for Ghosts

Ages 8–12 · 2009

Two siblings travel back in time to New Orleans in 1915 to help a young Louis Armstrong discover his musical talents.

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