Joan of arc biography books

Joan of Arc is one of those historical figures many people have heard of, but that not everyone knows all the details about. An illiterate French peasant girl, she claimed to have been visited by angels who instructed her to lead armies against the English.

By age 16, she donned armor and was doing just that. But by age 19, at the height of her fame, she was put on trial and sentenced to death by fire.

Her story has been reimagined in manga, movies, and countless books over the years.

Here are ten recent ones that help explain her story to both those familiar with her as well as those learning about her for the first time.

Note: as with much writing about European history, these books have mostly all been written by white authors.

Joan of Arc Books for Children

Who Was Joan of Arc? by Pam Pollack and Meg Solvino

This book, from the Who Was/Is series, explains Joan’s story in plain language.

Aimed at children aged 8–12, this basic biography emphasizes Joan’s brav