Patrice Lawrence

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  • Bibliography:
    14 Books
  • First Book:
    October 2013
  • Latest Book:
    October 2025
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Books in Order: 14 titles

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  • The Case of the Dreaming Dragon

  • Is That Your Mama?

  • Our Story Starts in Africa

    Award-winning writer Patrice Lawrence’s picture book Our Story Starts in Africa is a sensitively told story of Black history from its very ancient origins to its dynamic future, vibrantly illustrated by Jeanetta Gonzales.  * “An informative,...

  • Granny Came Here on the Empire Windrush

    From Patrice Lawrence, author of Our Story Starts in Africa, named a 2022 Best Book for Kids by the New York Public Library.This heart—warming and heartfelt debut picture book from multi—award—winning author Patrice Lawrence introduces...

  • Needle

    Award-winning author Patrice Lawrence explores the harsh reality of the criminal justice system for young people in this riveting teen drama.Winner of the 2023 Little Rebels Award and shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal.Charlene is a demon knitter. It...

  • Splinters of Sunshine

  • Eight Pieces of Silva

  • Rose, Interrupted

    Being a teenager is hard enough, but it's even harder in a world you've never known ... Eighteen months ago, 17-year-old Rose and 13-year-old Rudder escaped a strict religious sect with their mum. They are still trying to make sense of the world out...

  • Diver's Daughter



  • Snap

  • Toad Attack!

    Upper Dab is under attack from a mysterious invasion of toads in this hilarious middle-grade adventure from award-wining author Patrice Lawrence.After a toad lands on his head as he leaves his house one morning, Leo is determined to find out where it...

  • Indigo Donut

    The breathtaking second book from the author of Orangeboy , winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize for Older Readers and the YA Book Prize and shortlisted for the Costa Book Award . Praise for Orangeboy : " A truly brilliant b...

  • Orangeboy

    WINNER OF THE WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK PRIZE FOR OLDER READERS, SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD AND THE YA BOOK PRIZE " A truly brilliant book. " Malorie Blackman "Incredible book. Thank you Patrice Lawrence for such a f...

  • Granny Ting Ting

    Book Band: Brown - Ideal for ages 7+

    A quirky family comedy set in the Caribbean from prize-winning author Patrice Lawrence.

    Shayla can't wait to see her cousin Michael again. Last time, they had great fun chasing Granny'...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Patrice Lawrence has published 14 books.

Patrice Lawrence does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, The Case of the Dreaming Dragon, was published in October 2025.

The first book by Patrice Lawrence, Granny Ting Ting, was published in October 2013.

No. Patrice Lawrence does not write books in series.
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