Joe Cepeda received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from California State University, Long Beach, and also studied Engineering at Cornell University. He is a fine artist, as well as an illustrator of more than thirty-five book jackets and picture books, which have received many honors including Notable Children’s Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies, Parenting Magazine’s Reading Magic Award, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award, Texas Library Association 2x2 Reading List, ALA Notable Books, and Child Magazine’s Best Book of the Year. Joe illustrated Hey, Hey, Hay! by Christy Mihaly, ¡Vamonos! Let’s Go! by Rene Colato Lainez, and Swing Sisters by Karen Deans. He both wrote and illustrated two I Like to Read books–Up and I Dig. Joe received an American Library Association Pura Belprè Honor and the Recognition of Merit Award from the George G. Stone Center for Children’s Books. He lives in Southern California.
A swimmer's quest to reclaim his past collides with myth and mystery as he confronts grief and loss.
Nana turns an ordinary day into magical adventures.
A swimmer's quest to reclaim his past collides with myth and mystery as he confronts grief and loss.
A birthday party turns into a mysterious Mexican feast.
A young drummer's school rules clash with her rock star dreams. Can she find harmony?
A camping trip turns chaotic, but is it the best adventure ever?
A school project forces Gabi to face her nemesis, but her words are getting tangled. Can she find her voice again?
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Authored
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Illustrated
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Collaborators
Picture books
16
Graphic novels
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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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books
Every title in the Bookroo library, ordered from newest to oldest.
A swimmer's quest to reclaim his past collides with myth and mystery as he confronts grief and loss.
A boy discovers a canteen that grants him the power to help everyone he meets.
Two friends clash over wrestling styles, but can they unite for a greater cause?
A camping trip turns chaotic, but is it the best adventure ever?
A boy's pogo stick adventure leads to unexpected discoveries around town.
A young drummer's school rules clash with her rock star dreams. Can she find harmony?
Two brothers uncover beach treasures with a shovel.
Two brothers discover a magnifying glass and explore backyard wonders.
Discover the journey of haymaking through a mother-daughter's summer adventure.
Who truly wins when the race ends? Discover the real prize.
Farmworkers unite to fight for their rights, changing history forever.
A boy's world changes when his mother is deported.
Nana turns an ordinary day into magical adventures.
A school project forces Gabi to face her nemesis, but her words are getting tangled. Can she find her voice again?
A birthday party turns into a mysterious Mexican feast.
A boy's bathtub transforms into a world of oceanic adventure.
Can Foolish Fernando outsmart Old Juana to win the pumpkin crown without hard work?
A boy must save his Thanksgiving turkey from becoming dinner.
A well-meaning boy's attempts at work lead to comedic chaos.
Creative company
The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Joe Cepeda's books.
