Derrick Barnes, a graduate of Jackson State University, is the author of eight books, including the popular series Ruby and the Booker Boys. He also wrote bestselling copy for Hallmark as the first African American male staff writer for the company. Barnes resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and four sons.
Meet the overlooked players and wild moments that shaped America's favorite sport.
A young boy celebrates his identity and self-worth through a series of affirmations.
A child prepares for their first day of kindergarten.
A girl embraces her first day of kindergarten with confidence and charm.
A barber shop is a place of transformation where people go to feel seen and valued.
Ruby Booker navigates sibling antics and dreams of becoming a famous animal doctor.
A boy struggles to control fiery powers at a new school, facing challenges and finding unexpected allies.
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Illustrated
6
Collaborators
Picture books
4
Graphic novels
2
Chapter books
4
Books published each year, stacked by book type.
The share of the catalog represented by each book type.
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Every title in the Bookroo library, ordered from newest to oldest.
Meet the overlooked players and wild moments that shaped America's favorite sport.
A young athlete's stand against injustice divides his town, challenging his future and identity.
A boy struggles to control fiery powers at a new school, facing challenges and finding unexpected allies.
An Olympic protest sparks a lifelong fight against racial injustice.
A girl embraces her first day of kindergarten with confidence and charm.
A young boy celebrates his identity and self-worth through a series of affirmations.
A child prepares for their first day of kindergarten.
A barber shop is a place of transformation where people go to feel seen and valued.
Two boys' lives change forever during a three-day suspension.
Ruby Booker navigates sibling antics and dreams of becoming a famous animal doctor.
Creative company
The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Derrick Barnes's books.
