Children's and Young Adult Fiction:
* The Fox-Wife: A retelling of a Japanese folktale, this novel won the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award and was a Newbery Honor Book.
* The Hand I Fan Myself With: A historical novel set in China during the Boxer Rebellion.
* Teahouse in the Clouds: A collection of short stories exploring themes of family, tradition, and change.
* The Coming of the Dragons: A science fiction adventure story.
* Island of the Blue Dolphins: This novel is a re-telling of the story of a Native American woman who is shipwrecked on an island. She is known for her vivid descriptions and her ability to create believable characters.
Adult Fiction:
* The Gauntlet: A novel about the challenges faced by Chinese immigrants in America.
* Two Ways to Belong in America: A collection of essays and short stories exploring themes of identity and belonging.
* The Wedding Feast: A novel about a Chinese-American family grappling with tradition and modernity.
Non-Fiction:
* The Dragon's Tears: A memoir about her experiences as a Chinese-American writer.
In addition to the above, Namioka wrote several other books for young readers, as well as numerous short stories and essays.
Her work often explores themes of family, culture, and identity, particularly the experiences of Chinese-Americans. She was also known for her ability to weave historical events into her stories and her vivid descriptions of place.