Margarita Engle Books in Order
Margarita Engle is a celebrated Cuban-American poet, novelist, and journalist whose evocative voice has captivated readers worldwide. With a distinctive poetic style that weaves together her Cuban heritage and American experiences, she has established herself as a prominent voice in contemporary literature. Her numerous award-winning books for young readers, including "The Surrender Tree" and "The Lightning Dreamer", have been widely acclaimed for their lyrical prose, rich historical context, and powerful storytelling. A Newbery Honor recipient and a National Book Award finalist, Engle's work has been translated into multiple languages and published in many countries. She continues to write and inspire readers with her unique perspective, drawing from her own experiences as a Cuban immigrant and a poet.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Margarita Engle
- #1AmazonThe Poet Slave of Cuba: A Biography of Juan Francisco Manzano(2006)
- #2AmazonTropical Secrets: Holocaust Refugees in Cuba(2009)
- #3AmazonMountain Dog(2013)
- #4AmazonSilver People: Voices from the Panama Canal(2014)
- #5AmazonBecause of Shoe and Other Dog Stories(2012)
- #6AmazonBeen There, Done That(2015)
- #7AmazonThe Creativity Project(2018)
- #8AmazonTotally Middle School(2018)
- #9AmazonThanku(2019)
- #10AmazonCalling the Moon(2023)
- #11AmazonAll the Love Under the Vast Sky(2025)
- #1AmazonSummer Birds(2010)
- #2AmazonTiny Rabbit's Big Wish(2014)
- #3AmazonDrum Dream Girl(2015)
- #4AmazonOrangutanka(2015)
- #5AmazonBravo!(2017)
- #6AmazonAll the Way to Havana(2017)
- #7AmazonThe Flying Girl(2018)
- #8AmazonA Dog Named Haku(2018)
- #9AmazonDancing Hands(2019)
- #10AmazonA Song of Frutas(2021)
- #11AmazonLight for All(2021)
- #12AmazonWater Day(2023)
- #13AmazonThe Surrender Tree(2008)
- #14AmazonThe Sky Painter(2015)
- #15AmazonMiguel's Brave Knight(2017)
- #16AmazonDreams from Many Rivers(2019)
- #1AmazonSinging to Cuba(1993)
- #2AmazonSkywriting(1995)
- #3AmazonThe Firefly Letters(2010)
- #4AmazonHurricane Dancers(2011)
- #5AmazonThe Wild Book(2012)
- #6AmazonThe Lightning Dreamer(2013)
- #7AmazonLion Island: Cuba's Warrior of Words(2016)
- #8AmazonMorning Star Horse(2017)
- #9AmazonForest World(2017)
- #10AmazonJazz Owls(2019)
- #11AmazonWith a Star in My Hand(2020)
- #12AmazonYour Heart My Sky(2021)
- #13AmazonRima's Rebellion(2022)
- #14AmazonSinging with Elephants(2022)
- #15AmazonWings in the Wild(2023)
- #16AmazonWild Dreamers(2024)
- #17AmazonIsland Creatures(2025)
About Margarita Engle
Margarita Engle is a celebrated Cuban-American poet, novelist, and journalist whose evocative voice has captivated readers worldwide. With a distinctive poetic style that weaves together her Cuban heritage and American experiences, she has established herself as a prominent voice in contemporary literature. Her numerous award-winning books for young readers, including "The Surrender Tree" and "The Lightning Dreamer", have been widely acclaimed for their lyrical prose, rich historical context, and powerful storytelling. A Newbery Honor recipient and a National Book Award finalist, Engle's work has been translated into multiple languages and published in many countries. She continues to write and inspire readers with her unique perspective, drawing from her own experiences as a Cuban immigrant and a poet.
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