Books:
* The Making of a Finnish-American Community: A Study of the Finns in Seattle, Washington (_1978_): This book explores the history of Finnish immigration to Seattle and the formation of a distinct Finnish-American community. Kaunismaa examines the factors that influenced Finnish immigrants' experiences, including their economic opportunities, social networks, and cultural traditions.
* Finns in America: Immigrants, Workers, and Citizens (_1978, revised edition 1991_): This book provides a comprehensive overview of Finnish immigration to the United States, covering topics such as the motivations and challenges of Finnish immigrants, their assimilation and integration into American society, and their contributions to American culture and economy.
* The Finnish-American Experience: People and Institutions (_1991_): This book delves deeper into the Finnish-American experience by examining various aspects of Finnish-American life, such as family structures, religious institutions, educational institutions, and social organizations. Kaunismaa explores how these institutions helped Finnish immigrants to preserve their cultural heritage while adapting to their new surroundings.
* Finnish Americans (_2001_): This book is part of the "Immigrant Communities & Ethnic Minorities in the United States" series and offers a concise summary of the Finnish-American experience, including historical background, immigration patterns, community development, and cultural assimilation.
* Finnish-Canadian Communities (_2010_): Kaunismaa co-edited this book with historian Päivi Virkkunen. The book provides an in-depth exploration of Finnish-Canadian communities, examining their history, settlement patterns, cultural practices, and contributions to Canadian society.
Articles and Contributions:
* In addition to her books, Kaunismaa has published articles in various journals and anthologies, such as "Finnish-Americans and Religion" in _The Finnish Experience in the Western World: Immigrants and Their Descendants_ (_1997_), "Women in Finnish-American History" in _A Century of Finnish-American Life: Observations by Finn-American Historians_ (_2004_), and "Finnish Emigration to Canada" in _The Finnish Presence in North America: A Historical and Cultural Encyclopedia_ (_2007_).
Through her extensive research and publications, Cheryl Kaunismaa has made significant contributions to the study of Finnish-American history and culture, helping to preserve the heritage and legacy of Finnish immigrants in the United States and Canada.