Patricia McKissack

1 series 2 books in order 1 standalone book

Patricia C. McKissack was an American children's writer who authored more than 100 books, including works in the Dear America and Royal Diaries series. Her writings often focused on historical and cultural themes, with notable titles such as Flossie & the Fox and The Dark-Thirty: Southern Tales of the Supernatural. She also wrote biographical works about historical figures, such as Sojourner Truth. McKissack's final book, What is Given from the Heart, was published posthumously in 2019.

Born
1944
Known for
Dear America

Series by Patricia McKissack

Dear America

4 books in order · 1996–1999

  1. A Journey to the New World: The Diary of Remember Patience Whipple, Mayflower, 1620

    1996 · Kathryn Lasky

    A Journey to the New World: The Diary of Remember Patience Whipple, Mayflower, 1620 is a 1996 historical novel for young readers by Kathryn Lasky,…

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  2. Cover of Dear America A Picture of Freedom

    Dear America A Picture of Freedom

    1997 · Patricia McKissack

    Dear America: A Picture of Freedom is a 1997 novel by Pat McKissack. Set in 1859, it follows twelve-year-old Clotee, a house slave who must conceal…

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    Voyage on the Great Titanic

    1998 · Ellen Emerson White

    Voyage on the Great Titanic: The Diary of Margaret Ann Brady, R.M.S. Titanic, 1912 is a book by Ellen Emerson White, part of the Dear America series.

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  4. Cover of The Girl Who Chased Away Sorrow

    The Girl Who Chased Away Sorrow

    1999 · Ann Warren Turner

    A literary work by Ann Turner in which the narrator describes her experiences as her Navajo tribe is forced to relocate by the U.S. Army in 1864 New…

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Patricia McKissack written?

We list 2 books by Patricia McKissack across 1 series, published between 1996–1999 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Patricia McKissack's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “A Journey to the New World: The Diary of Remember Patience Whipple, Mayflower, 1620.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

Where can I buy Patricia McKissack's books?

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