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  • Bibliography:
    8 Books
  • First Book:
    April 2013
  • Latest Book:
    February 2024
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Book List in Order: 8 titles








  • In this unforgettable multicultural coming-of-age narrative -- based on the author’s childhood in the 1960s -- a young Cuban-Jewish immigrant girl is adjusting to her new life in New York City when her American dream is suddenly derailed. Ruthie’...



  • Pura Belpré Award Winner Ruth Behar's inspiring story of a young Jewish girl who flees Poland on the eve of WWII and makes a new life for herself in Cuba, while she works to rescue the rest of her family--based on Ruth's family history Th...



  • A poignant multicultural ode to family and what it means to create a home as one girl helps her Tía move away from her beloved Miami apartment. When Estrella's Tía Fortuna has to say goodbye to her longtime Miami apartment building, The Seaw...



  • When dog meets baby, it will take a little time and a lot of love for Pepita and Bebita to become the best of friends.Welcoming a new baby can be hard, especially when you’re used to being the center of attention! When it’s time for Pepita, the p...



  • "As lyrical as it is epic, Across So Many Seas reminds us that while the past may be another country, it's also a living, breathing song of sadness and joy that helps define who we are." --Alan Gratz, New York Times bestselling author of RefugeeSpann...




Award-Winning Books by Ruth Behar

Lucky Broken Girl
2018 Pura Belpre Award -- Author


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Ruth Behar has published 8 books.

Ruth Behar does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Across So Many Seas, was published in February 2024.

The first book by Ruth Behar, Traveling Heavy, was published in April 2013.

No. Ruth Behar does not write books in series.