Faith Ringgold books in order
American artist and author
- Lived
- 1930–2024
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 13
Faith Ringgold published 1 novel, 1 novella, 2 non-fiction books and 9 children's books, beginning with Tar Beach (1991).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Faith Ringgold
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Tar Beach
Faith Ringgold's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Dinner at Aunt Connie's House (Hippo Cafe Club) (1993)
Novellas in order
Harlem Renaissance (2015)
Non-fiction in order
The French Collection = (1992)
We Flew Over the Bridge (1995)
Children's books in order
Tar Beach (1991)
Aunt Harriet's Underground Railroad in the Sky (1992)
My Dream of Martin Luther King (Dragonfly Books) (1995)
Talking to Faith Ringgold (1996)
The Invisible Princess (1999)
If a Bus Could Talk (2003)
Henry Ossawa Tanner (2011)
Harlem Renaissance Party (2015)
We Came to America (2016)
About Faith Ringgold
Faith Ringgold was an American painter, author, mixed media sculptor, performance artist, and intersectional activist, perhaps best known for her narrative quilts.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Faith Ringgold FAQ
- How many books has Faith Ringgold written?
- Faith Ringgold published 1 novel, 1 novella, 2 non-fiction books and 9 children's books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Faith Ringgold's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Tar Beach.
- What is Faith Ringgold's last book?
- Harlem Renaissance (2015).
- What is Faith Ringgold's most famous book?
- Tar Beach (1991) is Faith Ringgold'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.