Kelly Barnhill has published 1 novel, 1 short story collection, 7 children's books and 4 other books, beginning with Witch's Boy (2014). The best-known is The Girl Who Drank the Moon (2017). The latest is When Women Were Dragons (2022).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Kelly Barnhill
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The Girl Who Drank the Moon
Kelly Barnhill's most-read book.
Newest
When Women Were Dragons
Published May 2022.
Standalone novels in order
When Women Were Dragons (May 2022)
Short story collections in order
Dreadful Young Ladies and Other Stories (2018)
Children's books in order
Bizarre Creepy Hoaxes (2009)
Blood-sucking, Man-eating Monsters (2009)
The Bloody Book of Blood (2010)
The Mostly True Story of Jack (2011)
Iron Hearted Violet (2012)
Witch's Boy (2014)
The Girl Who Drank the Moon (2017)
Other books in order
The Unlicensed Magician (2015)
Water Isn't Wasted! (2018)
Ogress and the Orphans (2022)
Crane Husband (2023)
About Kelly Barnhill
Kelly Barnhill is an American author of children's literature, fantasy, and science fiction. Her novel The Girl Who Drank the Moon was awarded the 2017 Newbery Medal. Kirkus Reviews named When Women Were Dragons one of the best science fiction and fantasy books of 2022.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Kelly Barnhill FAQ
- How many books has Kelly Barnhill written?
- Kelly Barnhill has published 1 novel, 1 short story collection, 7 children's books and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Kelly Barnhill's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Girl Who Drank the Moon.
- What is Kelly Barnhill's latest book?
- When Women Were Dragons (2022).
- What is Kelly Barnhill's most famous book?
- The Girl Who Drank the Moon (2017) is Kelly Barnhill'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.