Benjamin Zephaniah books in order
British poet
- Lived
- 1958–2023
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 19
Benjamin Zephaniah published 3 novels, 1 novella, 4 non-fiction books, 4 children's books, 4 poetry collections, 1 play and 2 other books, beginning with Face (1999). The best-known is Refugee Boy (2001).
Updated September 2026
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Refugee Boy
Benjamin Zephaniah's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Face (1999)
Refugee Boy (Aug 2001)
Teacher's Dead (2011)
Novellas in order
Talking Turkeys (1994)
Non-fiction in order
Rasta Time in Palestine (1990)
Kung Fu Trip (2011)
Angry White People (2016)
Change Your Mind, Heal Your Body (2018)
Children's books in order
Funky Chickens (1996)
Gangsta Rap (2004)
J Is for Jamaica (World Alphabets) (2006)
Terror Kid (2014)
Poetry in order
City Psalms (1992)
Propa Propaganda (1996)
Wicked World! (2000)
We Are Britain (2002)
Plays in order
Benjamin Zephaniahs Refugee Boy (2013)
Other books in order
Windrush Child (2020)
People Need People (2022)
About Benjamin Zephaniah
Benjamin Obadiah Iqbal Zephaniah was a British writer, dub poet, actor, musician and professor of poetry and creative writing. Over his lifetime, he was awarded 20 honorary doctorates in recognition of his contributions to literature, education, and the arts. He was included in The Times list of Britain's top 50 post-war writers in 2008. In his work, Zephaniah drew on his lived experiences of incarceration, racism and his Jamaican heritage.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Benjamin Zephaniah FAQ
- How many books has Benjamin Zephaniah written?
- Benjamin Zephaniah published 3 novels, 1 novella, 4 non-fiction books, 4 children's books, 4 poetry collections, 1 play and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Benjamin Zephaniah's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Refugee Boy.
- What is Benjamin Zephaniah's last book?
- Change Your Mind, Heal Your Body (2018).
- What is Benjamin Zephaniah's most famous book?
- Refugee Boy (2001) is Benjamin Zephaniah's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.