Patricia C McKissack Books in Order
Explore the Patricia C. McKissack books illustrated by James E. Ransome, in order, with summaries, collaboration background, and where to start.
Last updated: July 10, 2026
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Publication Order
23 books
Ask the Kids
by Patricia C McKissack
1981
A Long Hard Journey
by Patricia C McKissack
1989
Ralph J. Bunche
by Patricia C McKissack
1991
Sojourner Truth
by Patricia C McKissack
1992
Black Diamond
by Patricia C McKissack
1994
Christmas In The Big House, Christmas In The Quarters
by Patricia C McKissack
1994
Rebels Against Slavery
by Patricia C McKissack
1996
A Picture Of Freedom
by Patricia C McKissack
1997
Let My People Go
by James E Ransome
1998
Charlotte asks hard questions about slavery, power, and justice, and her father answers with stories from the Old Testament. Set in South Carolina, the book connects biblical history to Black endurance and hope.
Black Hands, White Sails
by Patricia C McKissack
1999
Miami Gets It Straight
by Patricia C McKissack
1999
Abby Takes a Stand
by Patricia C McKissack
2005
Amistad
by Patricia C McKissack
2005
Away West
by Patricia C McKissack
2006
A Friendship for Today
by Patricia C McKissack
2007
A Song for Harlem
by Patricia C McKissack
2007
The Home-Run King
by Patricia C McKissack
2008
Best Shot in the West
by Patricia C McKissack
2009
The Clone Codes
by Patricia C McKissack
2010
Cyborg
by Patricia C McKissack
2011
Never Forgotten
by Patricia C McKissack
2011
The Visitors
by Patricia C McKissack
2012
An African American Girl's Diary 1859
by Patricia C McKissack
2015
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