Renée Watson
Renée Watson was born in Paterson, New Jersey, USA.
Renée Watson has written 9 standalone novels, starting with What Momma Left Me in 2010. The most recently released novel was All the Blues in the Sky, which was released in 2025. There is an upcoming standalone novel entitled Everything New Again which is being released on October 13th, 2026.
Renée Watson has also written the Picture Books series which has 4 books including A Place Where Hurricanes Happen and Harlem's Little Blackbird.
Renée Watson: Awards & Accolades
Watson's books have won multiple awards, Piecing Me Together won the John Newbery Medal Awards, Newbery Honor, in 2018 as well as the Coretta Scott King Awards - Coretta Scott King Book Awards in 2018. All the Blues in the Sky won the John Newbery Medal Awards, Newbery Medal, in 2026 as well as the Audie Award - Best Middle Grade in 2026.
Renée Watson books have also been nominated for multiple awards, Piecing Me Together was nominated for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, Best Young Adult Literature, in 2017. All the Blues in the Sky was nominated for the Libby Book Awards, Best Middle Grade, in 2026.
Renée Watson: Lists & Other Mentions
- The 1619 Project was the Black Men Read Book Club December 2021 Pick.
- The 1619 Project was a New York Times: #1 Nonfiction Best Seller in 2021 and 2022.
Related Authors
Fans of Renée Watson also enjoy these authors:
- John Green, author of: The Fault in Our Stars.
- Marissa Meyer, author of the Lunar Chronicles Series.
- Kristin Hannah, author of: The Nightingale.
- Louisa May Alcott, author of the Little Women Series.
- Adam Silvera, author of the Death-Cast Series.
Renée Watson: F.A.Q
Where was Renée Watson Born?
Renée Watson was born in Paterson, New Jersey, USA and is American.
What book awards has Renée Watson won?
Piecing Me Together: John Newbery Medal Awards Newbery Honor (2018), Coretta Scott King Awards Coretta Scott King Book Awards (2018).
All the Blues in the Sky: John Newbery Medal Awards Newbery Medal (2026), Audie Award Best Middle Grade (2026).
What was the first book Renée Watson wrote?
The first book written by Renée Watson was A Place Where Hurricanes Happen, published in 2010.
What was the most recent book Renée Watson wrote?
Her most recently released work was All the Blues in the Sky on February 4th, 2025.
What is the most popular book by Renée Watson?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Renée Watson book is
Piecing Me Together. Here are her most popular books:
- Piecing Me Together (9.33)
- Watch Us Rise (10)
- All the Blues in the Sky (7)
- Ways to Make Sunshine (9)
- Some Places More Than Others (10)
Are there upcoming new books by Renée Watson?
Renée Watson has a new book coming out on October 13th, 2026 called
Everything New Again.
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How many books has Renée Watson written?
Renée Watson has written 20 books excluding contributions to anthologies. 4 books in the Ryan Hart Series, 9 Standalone Novels, 4 books in the Picture Books, 1 Collections, 1 Non-Fiction Books, 1 book in the She Persisted Series.