—Circles, Lines, and Squiggles: Astrology for the Curious-Minded (2021). Chicago: Gyroscope Books.
—This We Pray | Sea of People (2020). Chicago: Gyroscope Books.
—Please Don't Say An X Word (2020). Chicago: Gyroscope Books. First Place, Independent Press Awards; category, "Picture Books - All Ages" (2020).
—From Lectern to Laboratory: How Science and Technology Changed the Face of America's Colleges (2019). Chicago: Gyroscope Books. Finalist in the Education/Academic category of the Best Book Awards sponsored by the American Book Festival (2019).
—Folk Stories (2018). Chicago: Gyroscope Books.
—Dog Eared: A Year’s Romp Through the Self-Publishing World (2017). Chicago: Gyroscope Books. Winner, Canadian Book Excellence Book Awards (2017); Runner Up, Readers Views Book Awards (2017); Finalist, Chicago Writers Association Book Awards (2017).
—Shark Man (2015). Chicago: Gyroscope Books.
—The Men Who Made the Yankees: The Odyssey of the World's Greatest Baseball Team from Baltimore to the Bronx (2014). Chicago: Gyroscope Books. Winner, Spark Award, Society of Children’s Books Writers and Illustrators (2015); Runner-up, Chicago Writers Association Book Awards (2015); Lumen Award, Literary Classics International (2014).
—Gaya Lives in a Blue House (2012). Illustr. Barbara Cooper. Chicago: Gyroscope Books.
—Dear Frank. Babe Ruth, the Red Sox, and the Great War (2011). Illustr. Hugh Spector. Chicago: Gyroscope Books. Gold Seal for Historical Fiction, Literary Classics International (2012).
—Hey, Aren’t You the Janitor? And Other Tales from the Life of a Children’s Book Author (2011). Chicago: Gyroscope Books.
—Dragonfly: A Childhood Memoir (2010). Chicago: Gyroscope Books.
—Magic in the Margins (2007). Illustr. Bonnie Christensen. Boston: Houghton Mifflin.
—How We Are Smart (2006). Illustr. Sean Qualls. New York: Lee & Low. Winner, Christopher Award (2007); Honorable Mention, Gustavus Myers Outstanding Book Awards (2007); Great Lakes Great Books Award List, Michigan Reading Association (2007).
—Setting the Turkeys Free (2004). Illustr. Ken Wilson-Max. New York: Disney/Hyperion Jump at the Sun.
—My Teacher Can Teach…Anyone! (2004). Illustr. Felipe Galindo. New York: Lee & Low.
—To Hear the Angels Sing (2002). Illustr. Jill Weber. New York: Holiday House.
—Summer Sun Risin’ (2002). Illustr. Don Tate. New York: Lee & Low Books. Indiana Hoosier State Masterlist of Recommended Books (2005); Best Book of the Year, Banks Street College (2003). Golden Crown Award Nominee, National Christian Schools Association (2003); Renaissance Learning Accelerated Reading Program Selection (2003); Success for All Foundation’s KinderCorner “City Gardens/Country Farms” CD (2003).
—Can You Top That? (2000). Illustr. Hector Viveros Lee. New York: Lee & Low.
—The Year with Grandma Moses (2000). Paintings Grandma Moses. New York: Henry Holt. Golden Crown Award Nominee, National Christian Schools Association (2000). Licensed for Japanese Translation (2002).
—Hallelujah: Christmas Celebration (2000). Illustr. Synthia Saint James. New York: Athenaeum.
—Tangletalk (1997). Illustr. Jessica Clerk. New York: Dutton.
—Till Year's Good End (1997). Illustr. Christopher Manson. New York: Athenaeum. “Best Books of the Year,” Smithsonian Magazine.
—America: My Land, Your Land, Our Land (1997). Multiple Artists. New York: Lee & Low. Nominated for Best Illustrations of the Year, Society of Illustrators (1997).
—Shake Dem Halloween Bones (1997). Illustr. Mike Reed. New York: Houghton Mifflin. Winner, Golden Archer Award, State of Wisconsin (2001); Selection, Scholastic Book Fair and Book Club ( 1997).
—One Hole in the Road (1996). Illustr. Dan Yaccarino. New York: Bill Martin, Jr./Henry Holt. Children’s Book-of-the-Month Club (2006).
—No Babies Asleep (1994). Illustr. Peter Palagonia. New York: Athenaeum.
—Wheels Go Round (1994). Illustr. Jane Conteh-Morgan. Garden City, New York: Doubleday.
—Bein' With You This Way (1994). Illustr. Michael Bryant. New York: Lee & Low. Jane Gangi’s “Diverse Early Literacy Books for Social Studies” (2011); Reading Is Fundamental‘s K-4 Multicultural Booklist (2007); Anti-Defamation League’s “Close the Book on Hate” Reading List (2005); PBS Families Magazine feature (Sept. 2004); included in Lee & Low's 10th Anniversary of Publishing Retrospective (2004); Children’s Book-of-the-Month Club (2004); Reading-Magic Award, Parenting Magazine (1995); Jane Addams Children’s Book Award Honoree (1995); Scholastic Book Fair and Book Club 1995; "Best Book" Award, Child Magazine (1994); American Bookseller "Pick of the Lists" (1994); featured by Valerie Lewis on CBS This Morning (1994).
—Storm (1993). Illustr. Michael Hays. New York: Atheneum. American Bookseller "Pick of the Lists" (1993).
—1, 2, 3 Thanksgiving (1991). Illustr. Robin Kramer. Chicago: Albert Whitman.
—Night Is Coming (1991). Illustr. Jamichael Henterly. New York: Dutton. Scholastic Book Fair and Book Club (1991); Best Book of the Year, Smithsonian Magazine (1991); Featured Entry, McCracken Educational Catalog (1994).
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