Brian Floca was born and raised in Temple, Texas. He attended college at Brown University, where he double majored in art and history, cartooned for the school newspaper, and took classes down College Hill at the Rhode Island School of Design. One of his instructors at RISD was author and illustrator David Macaulay, who introduced him to author Avi. That led to a collaboration with Avi and editor Richard Jackson on the graphic novel City of Light, City of Dark. From there, he went on to illustrate additional stories by Avi and other authors, to continue studying art (including an MFA from the School of Visual Arts in New York), and to write and illustrate books of his own.Brian’s books include Moonshot: The Flight of Apollo 11, Avi’s Poppy and Ereth, Patricia MacLachlan’s The True Gift, and, Ballet For Martha, a picture book by Jan Greenberg and Sandra Jordan. He’s working now on his next book as author and illustrator. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.
Two siblings embrace a storm's fury and calm, seeking shelter only after feeling its full force.
The story of the construction and journey of the first transcontinental railroad in the United States.
A daring mouse challenges a tyrannical owl to save her family.
A young mouse named Ragweed leaves his home in the country to explore the city and gets caught up in a world of danger and adventure.
A daring mouse and a trapped friend forge an unexpected bond amidst forest adventures.
A deer mouse and a porcupine face beavers and danger to honor a lost love.
Two siblings embrace a storm's fury and calm, seeking shelter only after feeling its full force.
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Authored
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Illustrated
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Collaborators
Picture books
15
Chapter books
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Books published each year, stacked by book type.
The share of the catalog represented by each book type.
28
books
Every title in the Bookroo library, ordered from newest to oldest.
Two siblings embrace a storm's fury and calm, seeking shelter only after feeling its full force.
A boy treasures camping memories with his dad, now away at war, hoping for their return.
Discover the unseen heroes who keep the city alive during quarantine.
A daring mouse and a trapped friend forge an unexpected bond amidst forest adventures.
A red-tailed hawk hunts prey in a suburban neighborhood, seeking dinner for his family.
A princess is given a pet crocodile by her fairy godmother to help her deal with her overbearing parents and strict nanny
A gamer and a wolf's worlds collide in a desperate hunt for survival.
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The story of the construction and journey of the first transcontinental railroad in the United States.
An elephant seal defies relocation, returning to her city home against all odds.
A third-grader turns a class play upside down with her unique twist on being a princess.
Discover the creation of a groundbreaking dance performance through collaboration and artistry.
A white cow changes everything, revealing the true meaning of giving this holiday season.
Three astronauts embark on a historic mission to land on the Moon.
A mouse's adventure leads to a mistaken funeral. Can she return home?
Hamsters Max and Mo face a Halloween mask dilemma.
Hamsters Max and Mo create winter magic indoors.
Two friends try to get new food and end up making their own apple prints.
Two hamsters escape their cage to explore the art room and make new friends.
A steadfast lightship and its crew guide sailors through treacherous waters, ensuring safe passage for all ships.
A boy's unlikely friendship with a soldier defies Civil War divides.
Poppy returns to save her family, facing unexpected adventures with her son and quirky companions.
A young slave joins the Union army, questioning his choice as challenges arise.
A grumpy porcupine's birthday turns wild with fox kits, hunters, and a dangerous predator.
Five trucks race against time. Where are they headed?
A young mouse named Ragweed leaves his home in the country to explore the city and gets caught up in a world of danger and adventure.
A deer mouse and a porcupine face beavers and danger to honor a lost love.
A daring mouse challenges a tyrannical owl to save her family.
Creative company
The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Brian Floca's books.
