Diane Stanley is the author and illustrator of more than fifty books for children, noted especially for her series of picture book biographies, including Shaka, King of the Zulus and Leonardo da Vinci. She has twice received both the Boston Globe/Hornbook Award and the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators’ Golden Kite Award. She was also the recipient of the Washington Post/Children’s Book Guild Award for Nonfiction for the body of her work. She lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Learn more at DianeStanleyBooks.com.
Discover the visionary mind of Ada Lovelace, the first computer programmer, who foresaw the digital age.
A genius artist battles perfectionism and betrayal, creating masterpieces and enduring heartbreak.
A young girl rises to lead a nation against invaders, becoming a symbol of courage and sacrifice.
A queen's love and leadership shape her kingdom's destiny.
Discover the secret experiments and inventions of a genius who defied his era's limits.
Discover the visionary mind of Ada Lovelace, the first computer programmer, who foresaw the digital age.
A prince must choose between beauty and kindness to break a magical sleep.
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Picture books
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Chapter books
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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.
Discover the visionary mind of Ada Lovelace, the first computer programmer, who foresaw the digital age.
A maid's visions reveal a curse threatening a prince. Can she save the kingdom?
A giant's quest to rescue his hen from a world full of Jacks.
A young girl rises to lead a nation against invaders, becoming a symbol of courage and sacrifice.
Kids suffer strange effects after reading a popular book series. Is the author to blame?
Twins journey back to 1843, facing the Oregon Trail's perils with a magical twist.
A genius artist battles perfectionism and betrayal, creating masterpieces and enduring heartbreak.
A clever girl faces a greedy king's impossible demands. Can she outsmart him without magical help?
Discover the secret experiments and inventions of a genius who defied his era's limits.
A small-town boy becomes the world's greatest playwright amidst intrigue and theater fires.
A royal heir fights for her lost throne in Hawaii.
A queen's love and leadership shape her kingdom's destiny.
Explore the life of a legendary Zulu chief and military genius.
A prince must choose between beauty and kindness to break a magical sleep.
Creative company
The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Diane Stanley's books.