How to Browse Joanne Rocklin's Books by Category on Her Site

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Joanne Rocklin's official site, joannerocklin.com, organizes her books into two main browsing categories: Novels and Early Readers & Picture Books. Both are listed in the site's main menu, so you can jump straight to the format you want rather than scrolling through a single combined list. The homepage also highlights her newest picture book, Good Guys, Bad Guys, illustrated by Nancy Carpenter, along with a podcast with UC Berkeley on cooking and writing.

The two book categories

Menu section What it covers
Novels Her longer-form fiction for young readers
Early Readers & Picture Books Books for beginning readers and younger children

If you already know whether you're looking for a middle-grade novel or an illustrated book for a younger child, pick the matching section from the menu. If you're browsing more generally, start with the homepage, which surfaces the newest title first.

Steps to browse

  1. Go to joannerocklin.com.
  2. Use the main menu to select Novels or Early Readers & Picture Books, depending on the age range or format you want.
  3. To see what's newest, check the homepage feature on Good Guys, Bad Guys, illustrated by Nancy Carpenter.
  4. If you want background on the author before choosing a title, the About page covers her work and recognition.

What you'll find alongside the books

  • Awards and reviews: Rocklin notes that her children's books have received starred reviews and awards including the SCBWI Golden Kite, Parents' Choice Gold Medal, Sydney Taylor Notable, ALA Notable, and the California Library Association Beatty Award, and that they appear on many state lists.
  • Writing and teaching articles: The homepage offers downloadable articles about writing and teaching.
  • Blog and contact: Separate menu entries for her blog and a contact page.
  • Autographed copies: The site notes that when ordering autographed books, you should indicate in the comments form that you'd like the book autographed, or call 510-339-8210.

Common snags

  • The menu labels are the fastest route — the two book sections are separate, so a title won't appear under both.
  • The autograph instruction applies at the point of ordering, not through a separate site page, so note it in the comments field or use the phone number provided.