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  • Bibliography:
    12 Books
  • First Book:
    March 2018
  • Latest Book:
    January 2025
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Book List in Order: 12 titles



  • A stunning debut novel based on the true story of the iconic painter, Artemisia Gentileschi. Her mother died when she was twelve, and suddenly Artemisia Gentileschi had a stark choice: a life as a nun in a convent or a life grinding pigment for he...



  • A girl with a passion for science and a boy who dreams of writing fantasy novels must figure out how to get along now that their parents are dating in this lively, endearing novel. Sutton is having robot problems. Her mini-bot is supposed to be ab...



  • A picture book about Champ and Major, President-elect Joe Biden's two adorable dogs! Major will be the first shelter dog in the White House, and Champ can't wait to show him around.Champ and Major's dad, Joe Biden, just got a really important job: He...



  • From the author of the acclaimed Blood Water Paint, a new contemporary YA novel in prose and verse about a girl struggling with guilt and a desire for revenge after her sister's rapist escapes with no prison time.Em Morales's older sister was raped b...



  • From the author of A Field Guide to Getting Lost comes a heartwarming, “emotionally perceptive” (Kirkus Reviews) story about new beginnings, burgeoning friendships, and finding your flock.Callie can’t wait for her new life to start. After a maj...



  • A reimagining of Little Women set in 1942, when the United States is suddenly embroiled in the second World War, this story, told from each March sister's point of view, is one of grief, love, and self-discovery.In the fall of 1942, the United States...



  • In this “entertaining and moving” (Kirkus Reviews) middle grade novel that’s perfect for fans of Tim Federle and Gordon Korman, Zadie is determined to spend the summer helping at the community theater -- but things go hilariously awry!Zadie lov...



  • “At once tender, poetic and ferocious, Enter The Body breathes new life into the Bard’s most tragic heroines. More than a tribute to Shakespeare, this kaleidoscopic, ambitious novel-in-verse gives Juliet, Ophelia, Cordelia, and Lavinia the chance...



  • In the spirit of Judy Blume, this “character-driven, thought-provoking, often funny, and, above all, timely” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) middle grade novel celebrates finding yourself, making new friends, and standing up for what’s right a...






  • A gorgeous, joyful picture book following the lifespan of a book as it comes across different readers -- and creates a kind of magic along the way.A new book is fresh ink on crisp pages never opened the words inside just waiting to be read.An incredi...



  • Two orphan siblings with truly terrible luck battle an evil celebrity chef in this uproarious illustrated middle grade romp with the dark humor of A Series of Unfortunate Events and The Beast and the Bethany.It’s hard to imagine things could get wo...



  • A Blood Water Paint-style historical YA in prose and verse from New York Times bestselling author Joy McCullough.Early 17th-Century RomeFor as long as she can remember, Carmela Tofana has desperately wanted one thing: to be a part of La Tofana...


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Joy McCullough has published 12 books.

The next book by Joy McCullough, Everything Is Poison, will be published in January 2025.

The first book by Joy McCullough, Blood Water Paint, was published in March 2018.

No. Joy McCullough does not write books in series.