Imagine a world where a child falls in love with reading and has a direct link to the authors of their preferred books. Imagine being able to set up events, ask questions, and collaborate with those authors to meet learning objectives. You no longer need to imagine, because a group of talented individuals have bought you Inspired. Inspired is a coalition of authors who have come together to engage in partnerships that support shared goals and learning outcomes. With that in mind, we’ve made it our personal mission to make reading fun, educational, and relevant for our youth while creating access to authors to create meaningful dialog for the enrichment of the reader.
Program managers, teachers and students are encouraged to reach out directly to the authors to create a more memorable learning experience for all. In today’s world there are a number of tools that can be used to bring together teachers, administrative staff, coordinators, librarians, and other professionals with authors to help inspire. While face-to-face methods have always been used to encourage students, we have learned that virtual means of communication can also be used to create a safe space where ideas can be shared, questions answered, and goals met for both the authors, educators, and children.
As books are purchased and events are planned, it is encouraged to email the author using the hyperlinked email icon or information on the back page to participate in the event. Authors look forward to reading their titles to your children and helping to further your learning objectives. Additionally, we have made it easier for you to purchase by creating a hyperlinked laptop under each title. This icon allows you to visit the authors preferred location for a seamless purchasing experience. If you have any questions you can reach out directly to the author of the title or to the program manager and author on the front page and we will work to get the answer you’re looking for.
Invested In Me by Gabriel Hamilton is a charmingly illustrated children’s book with an invaluable message of self-love and empowerment.
Author: Gabriel Hamilton
From: York Haven, PA
A young man named Dorian unlocks wisdom from mentors by asking each one simple question, if you could teach only one lesson to a young kid like me, what would it be?
Author: Gabriel Hamilton
From: York Haven, PA
A heartwarming story that explores the special bond between a little girl and her father. It features diverse characters, emphasizes positive relationships, & encourages celebrating fathers every day, not just on Father’s Day.
Author: Juanita Banks-Whittington
From: Odenton, MD
In this adorable book, Tess is a four-year-old girl who is ready to help her mom around the house. Her mom is delighted to help Tess learn new things.
Author: Kitty I Areneaux
From: Slidell, LA
Logan is a four-year-old boy who feels like a big boy and he’s ready to help his dad with the weekend chores.
Author: Kitty I Areneaux From: Slidell, LA
Aiden, a four year old chinchilla, has it “his way” in not taking a bath. Let’s explore the days of the week as we follow Aiden on his journey.
Author: Stacy Mitchell From: Atlanta, GA
What’s in a name is a story about finding out that every child is special, no matter ow different they look or how strange their name sounds.
Author: Chandra Lockett
From: Fort Worth, TX
Everyone loves bubbles. Oinkers and Bananas are no different. Join them on another adventure that bubbles over and teaches our two friends a very important safety lesson.
Author: Chandra Lockett
From: Fort Worth, TX
Black Crayon is an untold situation that consistently happens around the world. This book brings awareness to kids and teaches them about self-love and the effects of colorism.
Author: Jasmine Ward From: Streator, IL
Breathe in and raise your belly to the sky. From the Serengeti to the Arctic mountains, animals guide their little ones to sleep under the stars.
Author: Colleen Canning From: Saint Paul, MN
Together Malcolm and Daddy explore the joys, challenges and frustrations of Potty-Training Day. It celebrates that space in between where your little one is curious and ready.
Author: Akilah Trinay From: Antioch, CA
Together ZiZi and Mommy explore the joys, challenges and frustrations of PottyTraining Day. It celebrates that space in between where your little one is curious and ready.
Author: Akilah Trinay From: Antioch, CA
Young Victor is instantly captivated by the violin. He wants to learn more but is told he’s too young and he dreams that he is an expert violinist in an orchestra.
Author: D.J. Duvalsaint
From: Brooklyn, NY
“If She Can Do It, I Can, Too” highlights the achievements of women in Black “HERstory!” Children of all ages can learn where we have been and where we are going!
Author: De’Shawna Yamini From: Englewood, OH
One book- endless imagination. Whimsical art paired with lyrical affirmations. Each page invites you into a magical world created with intention and beauty, and leaving you with filled with inspiration.
Author: Leigha Huggins
From: Johnstown, CO
During an exciting day trip, three spectacular superhero siblings known as “The I Team” learn from their father what it means to be wise.
Author: Y.H. Green
From: Covington, GA
Rhymes & Riddles with the Twenty-Six Letters. A book that teaches children about fruits, vegetables, and spices through rhymes and riddles. While having fund learning and to form a well-balanced diet.
Author: Christine Ivory From: Indianola, MS
Reading terrifies Lizzy and she’s afraid of not moving on to the second grade. Will Lizzy overcome this obstacle or will she allow her fear to triumph?
Author: Liz Caesar From: Brooklyn, NY
This colorfully illustrated book helps elementary school aged children gain and improve their self-esteem through the eyes of an 8 year old orator.
Author: Haelee P Moone From: Knightdale, NC
A book that encourages readers to always love, admire, and have confidence in themselves. When you feel good about yourself others will feel good about you too!
Author: Dedrick L. Moone
From: Knightdale, NC
It is an expressive story that reveals the author Dedrick L Moone’s heart through a series of short love letters to his daughter Haelee.
Author: Dedrick L. Moone From: Knightdale, NC
A fiction adventure created by a kid for kids. It aims to energize the imagination of youth & remind them they are all uniquely amazing & prove diverse representation.
Youth Author: Che Willis Jr. From: Middletown, DE
Every child has a dream and should know their dreams can come true. The Dream Builder Series fosters positive thinking and behaviors using fun and engaging activities for the whole family to enjoy.
Author: Tanerra Willis From: Middletown, DE
A book that encourages readers to always love, admire, and have confidence in themselves. When you feel good about yourself others will feel good about you too!
Author: Centerica Walker From: Milledgeville, GA
I Want To Be A Finer Woman When I Grow Up” is a heartwarming story about a little girl named Aaliyah who wants to follow in her mother’s footsteps and become a member of the Finer Black Sorority one day.
Author: Shay Smith
From: Orlando, FL
Lola Marie loves her locs! She fully embraces her loc journey and has developed self-love and pride as a result. Lola’s locs are different from everyone else’s hair and she’s ok with that.
Author: Shay Smith
From: Orlando, FL
What Type of Nurse Can I Be?: Exploring Nursing Careers from A to Z is an inspiring and easy-to-read alphabet picture book that allows the next generation to explore various nursing careers.
Author: Shay Smith
From: Orlando, FL
Samara and Lyric are cousins who love to visit their grandmother, MeMe. The girls talk about all the wonderful things they want to be. Their self-esteem and confidence grow as they learn about women who have done what they hope to do.
Author: Valerie J. Lewis Coleman
From: Dayton, Ohio
Malik, a diligent student passionate about music, discovers his father’s drumming past while cleaning the garage. His father shares the significance of the drumsticks, explaining how they paved the way for him to attend college at an HBCU.
Author: Ray Young Jr.
From: Dallas-Fort Worth , TX
The book is about inspiration, empowerment and a wonderful relationship between a father and son. The storyline is paired with spectacular illustrations from award-winning 3D illustrator, Tyrus Goshay.
Author: Ray Young Jr.
From: Dallas-Fort Worth , TX
Join the Kaleb and Maya on an adventure as they meet a magical genie who comes out of their nightlight and promises to help them reach their dreams of going into space.
Author: Mike Gammage
From: Greensboro, NC
The perfect book to promote self-confidence, encouragement, & believing in yourself.
Author: Shanequa Waison-Rittray
From: Owings Mills , MD
Amir is the smallest in his family. he learns an important lesson: that everything happens with time. This story will teach readers to appreciate who they are the way they are.
Author: Shanequa Waison-Rittray
From: Owings Mills , MD
Many preschoolers don’t know what to expect on their first day of kindergarten. In this fun, playful book for kindergartners, Nyla takes readers on a journey through a first day in the life of a kindergartner!
Author: Nyla Johnson
From: Rochester, MI
In the second literary masterpiece of The Nyla Chronicles series, Nyla’s First Visit to the Dentist, children get a front row seat to Nyla’s first to the pediatric dentistry.
Author: Nyla Johnson
From: Rochester, MI
In the third literary masterpiece of The Nyla Chronicles series, Nyla’s First Visit to First Grade, children get a front row seat to Nyla’s first day of first grade.
Author: Nyla Johnson
From: Rochester, MI
A girl’s recipe to create her perfect daddy. A book to show love and encourage positive black role models in children’s lives.
Author: Trashina Conner
From: Brooklyn, NY
Showing gratitude to the amazing women in our lives by thanking them for all they do while they are still here to smell the flowers.
Author: Trashina Conner
From: Brooklyn, NY
In MJ’s activity book she helps you learn sign language, create a family tree, journal your feelings, become an advocate and more!
Author: Trashina Conner
From: Brooklyn, NY
Abraham and Aurora, found faith hard to understand. Through a portal in an antique box, the siblings and their dog, Rosie, embarked on amazing journeys exploring faith with biblical characters.
Author: Stephanie L Krah, Ph.D
From: Sylvania , OH
Shiloh and Dande the Lion is an imaginative story that explores diversity, tolerance, and empowerment through the fantastic dream of a young boy.
Author: Ciara Hill
From: Bowie, MD
An inclusive rhyming story celebrating the joys of Christmas & Kwanzaa. Cozy up together with this charmingly illustrated family book told in easy-to-read memorable rhymes.
Author: Ciara Hill
From: Bowie, MD
A Christmas story celebrating the gift of giving. Cocoa Mistletoe is a charmingly illustrated family picture book that will have you and your loved ones feeling the Christmas spirit.
Author: Ciara Hill
From: Bowie, MD
A mindful story celebrating the magic of autumn. Join Levi as he embarks on a magical quest to create the perfect autumn potion, capturing the essence of fall with every step.
Author: Ciara Hill
From: Bowie, MD
I Fit In Just Right is a rhyming book that captures the fun and love of the Black Family unit. This book reaffirms the child’s place of fitting in just right with their family.
Author: Sherricka Carpenter Stanley
From: Greensboro, NC
The House That Love Built is more than a book. Join a little brown boy and his grandmother as they go to a special place, a church that’s super cool.
Author: Annie Jene Adams, PhD
From: Detroit, MI
Ashlee Learns about Engineers, the companion to the Andrew’s Career Day book series, is a great book and beginner career resource to introduce young children to the career of an engineer.
Author: Tiffany Obeng
From: Missouri City, TX
Andrew Learns about Engineers, the companion to the Andrew’s Career Day book series, is a great book and beginner career resource to introduce young children to the career of an engineer.
Author: Tiffany Obeng
From: Missouri City, TX
It’s “Take Your Kid to Work Day” and Andrew is beyond excited to go to work with Mama until he realizes that he does not know what Mama does for work.
Author: Tiffany Obeng
From: Missouri City, TX
When the storm turns off the power at home, Avery must use his creativity to save his night of fun before it is too late.
Author: Tiffany Obeng
From: Missouri City, TX
My Summer Skin is Radiant is a fun, easy read for beginners and advanced readers. It creatively addresses the issue of colorism, and promotes self esteem and self love.
Author: Tiffany Obeng
From: Missouri City, TX
With steady climbing divorce rates, we are having to talk to children about someone else’s divorce, whether we want to or not. When a friend’s parents divorce, the child may wonder what is divorce and if they move, will we still be friends.
Author: Tiffany Obeng
From: Missouri City, TX
A little girl who loves art despite finding that it is so different from what others enjoy. A lesson in embracing individuality & accepting others for who they are.
Author: Kim C. Lee
From: Baltimore, MD
MEET FRANKIE THE COLORING & ACTIVITY BOOK encourages your child to explore their creative side and appreciate the uniqueness of others while enjoying coloring fun, games, and other interactive content.
Author: Kim C. Lee
From: Baltimore, MD
GRAND JOY is a heartwarming children’s book that celebrates the simple joys and wonders of everyday life. Through vivid illustrations and relatable characters, young readers embark on a delightful adventure, discovering the beauty and happiness that can be found in the smallest of things.
Author: Kim C. Lee
From: Baltimore, MD
After finally falling asleep, The Night Owl dreams of climbing the skies to experience all that outer space has to offer.
Author: Kim C. Lee
From: Baltimore, MD
The Night Owl Goes to Space Coloring and Activity Book provides more fun-filled time to dream of space. You will find 30+ pages of activities that promote and enhance fine motor skills, creativity, reading, vocabulary, and analytical skills.
Author: Kim C. Lee
From: Baltimore, MD
The Night Owl dreads hearing his mother say that it’s time for bed. The idea of going to sleep puts a damper on the fun he is having, so why not continue his antics after the lights have been turned out?
Author: Kim C. Lee
From: Baltimore, MD
Every child may not sing or have a musical gift, but everyone has been given a gift. Help a child discover, develop and display that gift today.
Author: Julia A. Royston
From: Jeffersonville, IN
The boys and men that I have encountered have enhanced and brought joy to my life by what they can fix, create, invent and develop with their two hands.
Author: Julia A. Royston
From: Jeffersonville, IN
These are the true heroes of our generation. People who are willing to sacrifice their wants, needs and desires to be able to see the next generation survive & hopefully, thrive.
Author: Julia A. Royston From: Jeffersonville, IN
Nolan Poole is ready for school! Are you? I hope so because school is a great part of each and every child’s life. This book is dedicated to every school child everywhere.
Author: Julia A. Royston From: Jeffersonville, IN
Losing teeth is a natural occurrence for Kindergarten students or First Graders all across the globe. Enjoy the story in classrooms everywhere. Nolan Loses A Tooth and you will too!
Author: Julia A. Royston From: Jeffersonville, IN
This book opens up a world of letters, leading to words, to paragraphs, to chapters to an imagination not limited by space and time.
Author: Julia A. Royston From: Jeffersonville, IN
Author: Akilah Trinay
From: Antioch, CA
Email: contact@revisionpub.com
Author: Leigha Huggins & Heather Lean
From: Johnstown, CO
Email: leighahuggins@gmail.com
Author: Che Willis Jr.
From: Middletown, DE
Email: contact@theamazingcorner.com
Author: Stacy Mitchell
From: Atlanta, GA
Email: starrisingbooks@gmail.com
Author: Y.H. Green
From: Covington, GA
Email: author.yh.green@gmail.com
Author: Centerica Walker
From: Milledgeville, GA
Email: centericawalker@yahoo.com
Author: Jasmine Moton
From: Streator, IL
Email: jasmine_Ward@outlook.com
Author: Kitty I Areneaux
From: Slidell, LA
Email: booksbykitty@yahoo.com
Author: Kim C. Lee
From: Baltimore, MD
Email: hello@kimclee.com
Author: Colleen Canning
From: Saint Paul, MN
Email: colleen@csquaredbooks.com
Author: Christine Ivory
From: Indianola, MS
Email: ivorybooks70@gmail.com
Author: Liz Caesar
From: Brooklyn, NY
Email: liz@littlelizzy.org
Author: Trashina Conner
From: Brooklyn, NY
Email: t.connera@gmail.com
Author: Chandra Lockett
From: Fort Worth, TX
Email: info@oinkersandbananas.com
Author: Tiffany Obeng
From: Missouri City, TX
Email: sugarcookiebooks@gmail.com
Author: D.J. Duvalsaint
From: Brooklyn, NY
Email: dominique.mmu@gmail.com
Author: Juanita Banks-Whittington From: Odenton, MD
Email: admin@nehicares.com
Author: Tanerra Willis From: Middletown, DE
Email: contact@theamazingcorner.com
Author: Haelee P Moone From: Knightdale, NC
Email: HMoone@therulesofabigboss.com
Author: Julia A. Royston From: Jeffersonville, IN
Email: bkroystonpublishing@gmail.com
Author: Shay Smith
From: Orlando, FL
Email: support@murielshouse.com
Author: Ray Young Jr. From: Dallas-Fort Worth , TX
Email: ray.young81@gmail.com
Author: Valerie J. Lewis Coleman
From: Dayton, Ohio
Email: info@penofthewriter.com
Author: Dedrick L. Moone
From: Knightdale, NC
Email: HMoone@therulesofabigboss.com
Author: Mike Gammage
From: Greensboro, NC
Email: mikewritesforkids@gmail.com
Author: Shanequa Waison-Rittray From: Owings Mills , MD Email: srattray11@gmail.com
Author: De’Shawna Yamini From: Englewood, OH
Email: ifshecandoitbook@gmail.com
Author: Nyla Johnson From: Rochester, MI
Email: info@soitiswritten.net
Author: Gabriel Hamilton From: York Haven, PA
Email: gabrielhamilton90@gmail.com
Author: Ciara Hill From: Bowie , MD
Email: ciaralhillbooks@gmail.com
Author: Sherricka Carpenter Stanley From: Greensboro , NC
Email: cornbreadandabook@gmail.com
Author: Annie Jene Adams, PhD From: Detroit , MI
Email: Hello@drannieJAdams.com
Author: Stephanie L Krah, Ph.D From: Sylvania , OH
Email: skrah@fyme.org