Jerry Craft Books in Order

This Mama's Boyz collection follows a year in the Porter family's life, combining comic strips with stories about African American experiences. Pauline's teenage sons learn from their relatives about history, responsibility, and lessons that continue beyond the school day.

Fifth-grader Hillary wants a new bicycle and uses her entrepreneurial talents to create a business opportunity. With her brother and friends contributing their skills, she works toward her goal in a story that includes activities and lessons about business.

Three sisters remember their father while watching clouds in their backyard after his death. Their conversation explores grief and the comfort of shared memories, finding a sense of his continuing presence in the shapes above them.

This rhyming alphabet picture book introduces children to the Anacostia community in Washington, D.C. Illustrated scenes highlight historic places, neighborhood adventures, and activities families can enjoy together in the area east of the Anacostia River.

This illustrated book examines everyday children's behavior through humor, asking adults to reflect on their reactions. Alongside a personal letter to parents, it explores the triggers and impact of yelling and encourages more thoughtful responses to children.

Emma, George, and Joseph Fraser enter foster care after their mother becomes mentally ill and their father can no longer care for them. Based on family experiences, their story follows the siblings' search for a home where they belong.

A mother takes her son through a poetic reflection on family life and traditions. The picture book explores how relatives come together during happiness and difficulty, celebrating the connections that bring them together simply because they are family.

A child's surgery day unfolds from an early start through preparations, anesthesia, and the return home. Written by physician Tiffany Owens and illustrated by Craft, this picture book introduces the sequence of a hospital visit to young readers.

A freak accident gives five middle-school bullies superpowers that reflect the traits of the children they torment. Now facing ridicule themselves, the group must confront the effects of bullying while trying to save their school.

Lotus and Nesh learn about body privacy with help from their guides, Li'l Lotus and Li'l Neshi. This illustrated educational book introduces personal safety and encourages children to use their voices in protecting their own bodies.

Shy fourth-grader Bakari Katari Johnson finds a magical ring, attracting intruders from another world who want it back. He and his friend Wardell must protect it while navigating classroom rivalries, all before the school bell rings.

Ten-year-old Danica Darcy is determined to defeat her bullying rival Paris Pickett in a smoothie competition. The prospect of winning a sparkling tiara inspires her plans, but a secret ingredient threatens her chances and sends her into a panic.

This nonfiction picture book introduces young readers to domestic cats and popular cat types. Combining information with illustrations, it offers material for reading aloud or early research, with an emphasis on helping children learn about familiar animals.

An alphabet journey introduces Chicago's South Side through rhyming text and colorful illustrations. The picture book highlights neighborhood attractions, historic sites, and family activities, inviting young readers to explore the community one letter at a time.

Adapted from a poem B.K. Fulton wrote as a teenager, this picture book celebrates his sister Shauna, who has Rett syndrome. Her life and her family's affection form a reflection on love, disability, and the influence of a sibling.

Active young Ashley enjoys getting into everything but refuses to accept blame when things go wrong. Her older brother and sister team up to show how her accusations affect them, creating an opportunity for her to learn about responsibility.

Pauline Porter runs the family bookstore while raising teenage sons Tyrell and Yusuf. Their disagreements over reading, food, and music supply the humor in this collection based on the Mama's Boyz comic strip, alongside her determination to keep them safe.

On a cold winter day, a new mother holds her baby boy and imagines the life ahead of him. This picture book expresses her hope for his future through reflections on the many possibilities he might pursue.

Four-year-old Harper thinks an ordinary day has left her little to appreciate. Her parents help her notice its everyday gifts, turning their conversation into a family reflection on gratitude, blessings, and giving thanks to God.

Seventh-grader Jordan Banks wants to attend art school, but his parents enroll him at an affluent private academy where few classmates are children of color. He navigates new friendships and school culture while trying to remain connected to his neighborhood.

Eighth-grader Drew Ellis begins another year at Riverdale Academy with friends Jordan and Liam. Their experiences at a predominantly white private school raise questions about race, class, belonging, and whether their different circumstances will put pressure on their friendship.

Eleven-year-old Khalil Joseph grows up in post-Katrina New Orleans, gifted at mathematics and chess but facing bullying and personal difficulties. His story follows efforts to make healthy choices while navigating school, health challenges, and life with a single mother.

Jordan and his Riverdale Academy friends travel to Paris, eager for art and new experiences. Last-minute changes to their faculty guides complicate the trip, while unfamiliar surroundings bring their existing friendships, differences, and fears into sharper focus.