Self Publishing Fiction

Mrs. Willy Nilly is a kindergarten teacher in a kindergarten-through-12th-grade school. Dismayed to find her students forget her after they leave her class, she enlists the help of her current class. Together, they come up with entertaining and amusing solutions such as skateboarding through the halls.

Inspired by the flight of the majestic black raven, Acorn has big dreams of touching the sky, grasping at the moon, and towering as a guardian of the forest. His epic journey teaches the young and the young-at-heart, a universal lesson about uncertainty, self-discovery, resilience, and becoming.

Avocado is not a normal turtle. She is rejected by the other turtles for being too friendly. One day, they decide she should no longer be welcomed in their turtle group, and she is sent away. Upset at first, she eventually meets new friends and starts to understand it doesn't matter what people want her to be. Join Avocado on her journey to find her true self. “Be yourself and embrace the moment, even if others rejected you.” (Avocado the Turtle)

A young boy with an afro celebrates his uniqueness in this precious and simple story about loving oneself and what makes us different. From 10-year-old debut author, Aiden M. Taylor, comes this self-styled and joyful narrative about feeling comfortable and letting the world know that he loves himself - and his afro. This book is perfect for families who wish to enjoy together a charming story of self-love and pride; and for those looking for a sweet opportunity to have a dialogue about the uniqueness and beauty of all children.

Listening to this charming poem to or with a child can foster confidence and encourage leadership. Authors Hodgson and Kasten believe that great leadership can be learned from a young age. This thoughtful audiobook is meant to be shared and enjoyed while giving children tools to find their own unique gifts and the values that make great leaders. As Hodgson and Kasten write, "There's a leader inside every girl and boy".

Jack and Johnny are best friends and they both have their hearts set on getting the awesome new Tesla electric bike! The Story of the Kidtrepreneur and the Boy Who Worked More teaches kids, tweens, and teenagers valuable lessons about entrepreneurship, ambition, and friendship, as the two kid entrepreneurs strive for their ultimate goals...a sweet new ride. But which boy’s business model will work better?

In this audiobook, young girls of color will go on a journey of what it means to be comfortable and discover your inner and outer beauty and why they should embrace the uniqueness of themselves. You will find that its fine to be unique and how empowering it is to be a girl of color and how they can make a difference in this world - if they believed!

Unhappy with who they are, five unlikely friends - a raven, a canary, an owl, a parrot, and a homing pigeon - embark on a treacherous journey to find happiness, eventually discovering strength in togetherness, the value of their own unique talents, and a new sense of self-worth. They end up appreciating each other and their own differences.

Weekends are usually glorious times for little Maddie. She usually completes her homework on Fridays after she gets home from school so she has a worry-free weekend full of fun and games. Well, this weekend was very different. Maddie spent the whole weekend writing and studying because of a big exam coming up on Monday, and she was stressing out because she felt she wasn't ready, even after days of endless preparation.

Dark skin, curly hair, freckles, and full lips. Smart, strong, funny, and friendly. Lilly knows that she does not look like her friends, and others have noticed. Through playful, lyrical lines, Lilly speaks up for every child who has been asked "What are you?" in this celebration of self-love and acceptance.

A beautiful little girl with a gorgeous, giant afro who loved to do fun things and spend time with her family, Maddie was the perfect picture of the happy African American girl. But all that changed when she started school. Maddie quickly noticed she was different from all the other kids in her class. While she had no difficulty making friends, she had a nagging feeling that she didn't fit in and always felt out of place, and this made her sad and depressed.

Mario is a typical grade school boy who is afraid that others, including his teacher, see him as weird, mainly because he sees pictures hidden in everyday objects. When the problem begins interfering with his school work, his teacher talks with him to set him straight.

Little Hannah is a beautiful and kind-hearted child with a very special voice. When the cruel and jealous Angie tries to rob Hannah of her gifts, she believes the answer is to stay small. But, things go from bad to worse. Bullied and taunted, Hannah doesn't stand much of a chance...until a magical creature appears and encourages her to stand tall and shine like a star.

Join Jojo and Mike in their adventures in Majestic Park as they meet a diverse group of colorful characters. Though those they meet may look and act differently than they expect, they soon learn those differences don’t really matter - it is what is inside that really counts.

Who Made a Hole in the Chicken Coop is a delightful children's book that champions the power of confidence for children at an age when they need it most. It is a book for every child who seeks encouragement, especially from the people who mean the most to them - their parents. An uplifting book that teaches children positive life skills early on and reinforces a child’s dreams, self-esteem, and imagination.

The Secret World of the Little Imps is a book about Nick’s discovery of the Little Imps’ secret world when he clicks a link under a video game on his computer. Suddenly, he meets Sir Stephen, who looks like a court jester, and his cat Cindy. Nick’s computer avatar follows them as they lead him to a magical place with all kinds of beings who live beyond a red and a green door, respectively. He also meets some scary challenges and learns about the worlds of "I can" and "I can’t".

In the tradition of Not All Princesses Dress in Pink and Princess in Black, What Does a Princess Really Look Like? breaks many old princess stereotypes. In this story, Chloe sets out to craft her very own princess. She quickly realizes that princesses are more than just frilly dresses and tiaras. "Inside of our head is where our smarts are," she says to herself, “and this princess is very smart." Chloe discovers that her power is not in how she looks but in how she can affect others.

Ants have to work hard during the summer to build their homes and gather food for the winter, but the Dilly Dally family has a different tradition: they always play first. If they have any time, then they work a little. The Family Work Play ants, however, first build their house and gather their food and then they relax and have fun. So they built a strong house and had lots of food for the coming winter. When the long, cold winter came, the Dilly Dally family had a tough time getting food and keeping warm. However, they learned an important lesson.

Missy the mouse has a very big problem - she's dissatisfied with who she is and what she looks like. Even worse, Horace the cat is constantly chasing her, and she can't do anything about it! One day, while being chased by Horace, Missy wishes herself into becoming a big cat. Her wish comes true, and she chases Horace. Missy is delighted that she is now the biggest and most beautiful cat in the whole world. But she quickly discovers that cats have serious problems with dogs.

Bianca is a girl who loves lots of things. She bounces from ballet to blowing bubbles; and from reading to picking flowers. But when small worries start to sizzle inside her head she loses her trademark bounce. Retreating from all she loves, Bianca must find a way to meet her worries head on so she can find her bounce!