Author guide
Brian Selznick Books in Order
Brian Selznick is an American author and illustrator whose books combine prose, sequential art, and picture-book techniques. His major works include The Invention of Hugo Cabret, Wonderstruck, The Marvels, Kaleidoscope, Big Tree, and Run Away With Me. He received the Caldecott Medal for The Invention of Hugo Cabret and has also created nonfiction, poetry, early readers, and books for adults.
Brian Selznick's Newest Book
Not sure where to begin?
Start with one of these
The Invention of Hugo Cabret
The best entry point to Selznick's signature fusion of prose and sequential art, and the first book in his thematic trilogy.
Run Away With Me
A self-contained young adult novel that showcases Selznick's mature blend of romance, prose, and illustration.
Read in order
Books by series
trilogy · complete
Thematic Trilogy
A structurally and thematically connected trilogy exploring different combinations of words and pictures.
Outside the series
Bibliography by category
Novels (5)
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The Hugo Movie Companion: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at How a Beloved Book Became a Major Motion PictureAmazon ↗nonfiction · 2011
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The Wonderstruck Movie ScrapbookAmazon ↗nonfiction · 2017
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KaleidoscopeAmazon ↗illustrated-novel · 2021
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Big TreeAmazon ↗illustrated-novel · 2023
- Run Away With MeAmazon ↗
young-adult-illustrated-novel · 2025
Children's books (3)
Poetry (1)
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Live Oak, With MossAmazon ↗illustrated-poetry · 2019
Other (1)
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Baby Monkey, Private EyeAmazon ↗early-reader · 2018