James E. Ransome Reading Order
1 series · 24 books
James E. Ransome is an acclaimed American illustrator whose distinctive artwork has appeared in more than 60 children's books, bringing stories to life through his dynamic visual storytelling. Beyond traditional publishing, his artistic reach extends to greeting cards, magazine illustrations, and significant public commissions, including three powerful murals created for the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati. His body of work demonstrates a deep commitment to creating meaningful visual narratives that resonate with both young readers and adult audiences.
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Standalone Novels Series
24 books
James E. Ransome has written 24 standalone novels that can be read in any order, though publication order begins with Be a King. These independent stories span diverse themes and subjects, from historical narratives like Before She Was Harriet and Northbound to sports-focused tales such as Joltin' Joe DiMaggio and Hardcourt, and children's stories including the Christmas Tugboat and New Red Bike. Each book stands alone as a complete work, making the series accessible to readers who wish to start with any title that interests them.
Start with Be a king, the first of 24 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Be a king |
| 2 | Before She Was Harriet |
| 3 | Christmas Tugboat |
| 4 | Creation (25th Anniversary Edition) |
| 5 | Fighting with Love |
| 6 | Freedom Bird |
| 7 | Freedom's School |
| 8 | Granddaddy's Turn |
| 9 | Gridiron |
| 10 | Hardcourt |
| 11 | Joltin' Joe Dimaggio |
| 12 | Light in the Darkness |
| 13 | New Red Bike! |
| 14 | Northbound |
| 15 | Overground Railroad |
| 16 | Peepers |
| 17 | Pele |
| 18 | Sky Boys |
| 19 | Story of the Saxophone |
| 20 | The Bell Rang |
| 21 | They Call Me Teach |
| 22 | Untitled Joseph de Boulogne de Saint-George Picture Book |
| 23 | Words Set Me Free |
| 24 | Words Set Me Free The Story Of Young Frederick Douglass |
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