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ⓘ About Valerie Wilson Wesley
Valerie Wilson Wesley is one of the highly reputed authors of the African-American origin. She is particularly well known for writing her novels based on the mystery, adult theme, nonfiction, and children’s book genres. She was born on November 22, 1947, in Connecticut, The United States. Before becoming a full time author, Valerie used to serve as an executive editor for the Essence magazine. As an author, she is received success with the novels of her mystery series known as Tamara Hayle series. The writings of author Valerie are based on fiction as well as nonfiction themes and have featured in a number of publications, including Family Circle, The New York Times, Essence, Ms., Tv Guide, as well as the weekly Swiss magazine called Die Weltwoche.
All Book Series by Valerie Wilson Wesley
How to Have the Best Kwanzaa Ever
Latest in the series · book 8 of 8 · published 2009
Book Of Black Heroes From A to Z
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 1948 Anthology · Wade Hudson,Valerie Wesley
Great Women in the Struggle
Book 2 of 3 · published 1991 Co-authored · Veronica Freeman Ellis,Toyomi Ignus,Diane Patrick
Scientists, Healers & Inventors
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2002 Co-authored · Wade Hudson
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Valerie Wilson Wesley?
Valerie Wilson Wesley is one of the highly reputed authors of the African-American origin. She is particularly well known for writing her novels based on the mystery, adult theme, nonfiction, and children's book genres. She was born on November 22, 1947, in Connecticut, The United States.
Which Valerie Wilson Wesley series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Book Of Black Heroes series, the earliest of Valerie Wilson Wesley's multi-book series: it opens with Book Of Black Heroes From A to Z (1948) and runs to 3 books across 1948–2002, ending with Scientists, Healers & Inventors (2002). Valerie Wilson Wesley's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Valerie Wilson Wesley written?
Valerie Wilson Wesley has 29 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1948 and 2025. 23 of them belong to 5 named series — the largest being the Tamara Hayle series with 8 books — and 6 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Valerie Wilson Wesley's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Valerie Wilson Wesley's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Book Of Black Heroes (1948–2002, 3 books), Tamara Hayle (1994–2008, 8 books) and Willimena Rules! (2000–2009, 8 books), plus 2 more.
How are Valerie Wilson Wesley's books organised into series?
This guide splits Valerie Wilson Wesley's 29 books into 5 named series and 6 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Tamara Hayle (8 books, 1994–2008); Willimena Rules! (8 books, 2000–2009); Odessa Jones (3 books, 2021–2023); Book Of Black Heroes (3 books, 1948–2002); A Harriet Stone Mystery (1 book, 2025).