American Regional Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of American Regional books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Bayou Suzette
Buy on Amazon1943
Strawberry Girl
Buy on Amazon1945
Blue Ridge Billy
Buy on Amazon1946
Judy's Journey
Buy on Amazon1947
Cotton in My Sack
Buy on Amazon1949
Texas Tomboy
Buy on Amazon1950
Prairie School
Buy on Amazon1951
Mama Hattie's Girl
Buy on Amazon1953
Corn-Farm Boy
Buy on Amazon1954
San Francisco Boy
Buy on Amazon1955
Flood Friday
Buy on Amazon1956
Houseboat Girl
Buy on Amazon1957
Coal Camp Girl
Buy on Amazon1959
Shoo-Fly Girl
Buy on Amazon1963
To Be a Logger
Buy on Amazon1967
Deer Valley Girl
Buy on Amazon1968
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the American Regional series is publication order: 1. Bayou Suzette (1943), 2. Strawberry Girl (1945), 3. Blue Ridge Billy (1946), 4. Judy's Journey (1947), 5. Cotton in My Sack (1949), and 11 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The American Regional series by Lois Lenski contains 16 books. The series began in 1943 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The American Regional series is written by Lois Lenski. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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