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Meet Little Luvvie: a little girl with a big heart and even bigger feelings. She’s learning how to navigate the ups and downs of her first day at a new school.

From New York Times bestselling author and speaker Luvvie Ajayi Jones @luvvie comes a relatable, heart-filled picture book about standing up for yourself, embracing your name, and turning a tough day around.

Things don’t go smoothly for Little Luvvie. A classmate makes fun of her name (rude!), and when she stands up for herself, she gets in trouble. She forgets her lunch. And to top it off, her teacher finds a private note she wrote about not liking her new school. Yikes. But just when the day seems like a total disaster, Little Luvvie figures out how to make things better without losing her spark.

With joyful, expressive illustrations by Joey Spiotto, @jo3bot Little Troublemaker Stands Up is a sweet and funny reminder that our names matter, our voices matter, and even on the hardest days, there’s always a chance to make a new friend.

Available now wherever books are sold. @penguinkids @penguinclassroom

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✨COVER REVEAL! ✨

Get ready to meet a tiny but mighty changemaker who made a big impact.

Marian Wright Edelman has always had a fire in her belly and a little itch in her step. Even as a child growing up in the segregated South, Marian wasn’t afraid to stand up (or swap a few signs) to make things right.

Inspired by her hero Sojourner Truth, Marian decides to become a “flea for justice”…small but impossible to ignore. Because sometimes change starts with just one bold voice…and a little itch that won’t go away.

From becoming the first Black woman lawyer in Mississippi to founding the Children’s Defense Fund, Marian’s fight for justice, especially for kids, has never stopped. And this picture book biography shows young readers that they can make a difference too.

Written by award-winning educator Valerie Bolling, @valeriebollingauthor A Flea for Justice invites kids ages 6–9 into the conversation with playful, engaging questions like, “Do you know what Sojourner told that man?”

It’s a fresh, accessible read about Black perseverance and power with a unique, interactive style that encourages every child to find their voice.

I think this book will be great for future changemakers, dreamers, and justice seekers itching to take action.

Mark your calendars for September 16, 2025 change is coming (and it’s got a little bite). Published by our friends at @charlesbridgepublishing. Illustrated by @temikatheartist.

A Flea for Justice is available now wherever books are sold.

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One of the greatest gifts we can give our children in the early years is words. #ad

As a parent and an educator, I’ve seen firsthand how a child’s world opens up when they’re surrounded by books, stories, and rich conversations from the very beginning.

Reading is a doorway to curiosity, confidence, and connection. Whether we’re curled up on the couch reading their favorite bedtime story for the 100th time or heading to the library to pick out a new book adventure, I know these moments matter. They’re planting the seeds for a lifelong love of learning.

That’s why I’m proud to be a #BrandAdvocate for @theirworldorg, an organization advocating for greater investment in early childhood education and universal access to pre-primary education. I believe a child deserves the chance to build vital skills for the future and fall in love with books, with language, and with learning.

The early years are everything.

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Still not over the magic that went down in Bridgeport, CT tonight at one of the J vs. K book tour events hosted by Kindred Thoughts Bookstore @kindredthoughtsbookstore.

Kwame Alexander @kwamealexander and Jerry Craft @jerrycraft are two literary heavyweights and real-life creative “rivals”. They had the room buzzing with laughs, stories, and wisdom as they brought their epic new book J vs. K to life. From friendly jabs to powerful gems about art, writing, and collaboration, it was pure gold.

Getting to hear them talk about the hilariously fierce showdown between fifth graders J and K made me appreciate the book even more. These characters may be fictional, but the energy between Kwame and Jerry? 100% real and unforgettable.

J vs. K is available now wherever books are sold. Grab it, read it, laugh out loud, and maybe even pick a side… Team J or Team K? #jvskbook #jvsk #kindredthoughtsbookstore #kwamealexander #jerrycraft #bridgeportct

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Author Kwame Alexander @kwamealexander (and his Emmy) showed up at my school today for the ultimate Teacher Appreciation Week surprise for our teachers, students and administrators.

Y’all go out and support him and Jerry Craft’s @jerrycraft book J vs. K in stores now wherever books are sold. #TeacherAppreciationWeek

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Mamas come in many forms and so does a mother’s love.

Whether it’s the way she says your name, the stories she tells, or how she somehow always knows when you need a hug…motherhood is magic.

This Mother’s Day, I’ll be spotlighting picture books that honor moms, grandmas, aunties, and chosen mamas the ones who show up with heart, patience, and love that lasts a lifetime.

Each book is great for snuggly storytimes or celebrating the special person who feels like home.

Books featured in this reel:

Our Mother’s Names: Love in Many Languages by Uma Menon
I Got It From My Mama by @tikasumpter
Mommy Time by @sweetpeabooks @artsyebby
Me and Mama by @cozbi
Just Like a Mama by @alicefayewrites @callmechartreuse
Who Will You Be? by @andreapippins

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Summer’s calling and so are the books!

If you’re looking for fun ways to keep kids reading I’ve got you.

I have a variety of diverse coloring printables, reading games, and bingo challenges that sneak in learning while kids are having fun.

It’s all about beating the summer slide without the summer stress.

Browse the selection at the links in my bio.

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