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Lily Chen
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The Dragon Who Lost His Roar

The Dragon Who Lost His Roar

Ages 3–7

Picture BookAges 3–7

The Dragon Who Lost His Roar

by Lily Chen

Kindergarten Teacher & First-Time Author

When Pip the dragon loses his roar, he embarks on a magical journey through the Whispering Woods to find it — and discovers that his quiet voice was special all along. Lily brought us a classroom story her students had loved for years.

✨ What Happened

Featured in 3 major school district reading programs. Sold over 4,000 copies in the first year. Selected for a national literacy nonprofit's recommended reading list.

4,000+
Copies Sold (Yr 1)
3
School Programs
★ 4.9
Star Reviews

“My students had been asking me to turn this story into a real book for three years. Barnes & Noble Publishing Group made it happen — and it's more beautiful than I ever imagined.”

— Lily Chen
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James Rivera
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Butterscotch Finds a Friend

Butterscotch Finds a Friend

Ages 2–5

Picture BookAges 2–5

Butterscotch Finds a Friend

by James Rivera

Stay-at-Home Dad & Illustrator

A shy little bunny named Butterscotch is afraid to say hello — until a rainy afternoon, a muddy puddle, and an even shyer hedgehog change everything. James came to us with sketches and a story bursting with warmth.

✨ What Happened

Became a bestseller in the Children's Friendship category. Licensed for a Spanish translation. Featured in two national parenting magazines.

#1
Category Rank
2
Languages
5
Press Features

“I drew these characters for my daughter. Now kids all over the world know Butterscotch's name. I still can't believe it.”

— James Rivera
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Amara Obi
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The Library at Rainbow's End

The Library at Rainbow's End

Ages 6–9

Early Chapter BookAges 6–9

The Library at Rainbow's End

by Amara Obi

Children's Librarian & Author

Deep inside a magical forest, there's a library where every book holds a real adventure — and eight-year-old Maya is the only one who can find it. Amara's love of libraries leaps off every page.

✨ What Happened

Longlisted for a national children's book award. Adopted by 40+ public libraries. Sold out first print run in six weeks.

40+
Libraries
Sold Out
Print Run
Longlisted
Award

“This book got three kids in my library to start reading chapter books for the first time. That's the only review I'll ever need.”

— Amara Obi
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Sofia Patel
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Captain Starfish and the Deep Blue Quest

Captain Starfish and the Deep Blue Quest

Ages 4–8

Adventure Picture BookAges 4–8

Captain Starfish and the Deep Blue Quest

by Sofia Patel

Marine Biologist & Author

When the coral reef loses its color, brave little Captain Starfish rallies her underwater crew for the most important quest in ocean history. Sofia wove real ocean science into every dazzling page.

✨ What Happened

Used in 60+ classrooms as a science curriculum supplement. Featured on a popular educational podcast. Second printing within 4 months.

60+
Classrooms
2nd
Printings
Yes
Podcast Feature

“I wanted kids to fall in love with the ocean before they're old enough to be afraid of it. Mission accomplished.”

— Sofia Patel
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Oliver Webb
⚙️
The Clockwork Garden

The Clockwork Garden

Ages 5–8

Fantasy Picture BookAges 5–8

The Clockwork Garden

by Oliver Webb

Retired Engineer & Grandfather

In Grandpa's workshop lives a tiny mechanical garden where gears bloom like flowers and springs sing like birds. Oliver wrote this story for his granddaughter — and it became a love letter to curiosity itself.

✨ What Happened

Gifted by three schools at graduation ceremonies. Featured on a popular family podcast. Sold through first print run as a holiday gift book.

3 Schools
School Gift
Top 10
Holiday Rank
Featured
Podcast

“My granddaughter asked me to read it every night for a month. For me, that's a bestseller.”

— Oliver Webb
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Maya Johnson
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Penny's Perfect Pockets

Penny's Perfect Pockets

Ages 3–6

Concept Picture BookAges 3–6

Penny's Perfect Pockets

by Maya Johnson

Elementary School Principal

Penny has pockets in everything — and she fills them with kindness, courage, and wonder. A gentle story about what we choose to carry with us every day. Maya inspired by watching her students every morning.

✨ What Happened

Adopted as a school-wide kindness initiative book in four districts. Won a regional independent publishers award. Translated into French.

4
School Districts
Winner
Award
2
Languages

“Teachers have told me their students walk into school saying 'I've got my courage pocket full today.' That's everything.”

— Maya Johnson
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