Derrick Barnes

Derrick Barnes

  • 5 stars across 10 books
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 best-selling 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.

Gordon C. James , a graduate of the School of Visual Arts, is a nationally recognized, award-winning fine artist specializing in figurative drawing. He is the illustrator of the Scraps of Time children's book series. He has worked for Hallmark as an illustrator and artist and has taught at the University of North Carolina. He lives in Charlotte, North Carolina.

1st September 2020

I Am Every Good Thing

I am a nonstop ball of energy. Powerful and full of light. I am a go-getter. A difference maker. A leader. The conf... MoreI Am Every Good Thing

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2nd April 2020

King of the Classroom

Starting kindergarten is a big milestone - and the hero of this story is ready to make his mark! He's dressed himself, e... MoreKing of the Classroom

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23rd November 2017

Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut

Winner of the 2018 Kirkus Prize for Young ReadersA Newbery Honor BookA Caldecott Honor BookA Coretta Scott King Author H... MoreCrown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut

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1st July 2008

Trivia Queen

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1st July 2008

Brand New School

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2nd July 2019

The King of Kindergarten

The morning sun blares through your window like a million brass trumpets.It sits and shines behind your head - like a cr... MoreThe King of Kindergarten

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7th July 2022

Queen of the Classroom

A confident little girl has a fantastic first day of school in this companion to 'King of the Classroom'. MJ is more th... MoreQueen of the Classroom

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7th October 2022

Victory. Stand!: Raising My Fist for Justice

On 16 October 1968, during the medal ceremonyat the Mexico City Olympics, Tommie Smith, thegold medal winner in the 200-... MoreVictory. Stand!: Raising My Fist for Justice

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10th October 2023

Santa's Gotta Go!

The number one thing on Monte and Mabel’s Christmas wish list is the chance to hang out with Santa Claus. So when his sl... MoreSanta's Gotta Go!

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4th July 2023

Like Lava In My Veins

Bobby Beacon’s got fire flowing through his veins. And now he’s psyched to attend a new school that’ll help him get a be... MoreLike Lava In My Veins

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