Spring Camp 2026 Cohort
During March and April, our Spring Cohort was busy doing something wildly impressive:
writing books, learning publishing, and becoming full-on kid entrepreneurs. And now? They’re officially published authors and proud owners of their very own book businesses.
Some of the authors are still putting the finishing touches on their websites, so give them a few days
if a site isn’t live just yet.
Keep checking this page, support a young author, snag a copy (or three), and get ready to say: “I knew them before they were famous.”
Annalise Baskin
Age 12 (when published)
Maya thought this school year would be just like any other, until she met Solange. At first, Solange seems like the perfect friend: fun, confident, and always by Maya’s side. But things quickly change. Teasing turns into embarrassment, and Maya begins to wonder if her new friend is really a friend at all. Hurt and confused, Maya must find the courage to speak up and face the truth. What she discovers might surprise them both.
Amir Styles
Age 10 (when published)
King and Prince may be twins, but they couldn’t be more different. King is calm and thoughtful, while Prince always seems to find trouble. When tensions start rising in their neighborhood and one moment almost turns into something serious, King knows something has to change. But what can one kid really do? After a surprising idea begins to take shape, things slowly start to shift in ways no one expected… even Prince. With a little courage and a lot of heart, King sets something in motion that just might bring everyone together—but how it all comes together is a story you won’t want to miss.
Da'Mia Smith
Age 12 (when published)
Deja is thrilled to turn her baking talent into a real business, especially with a big vendor event right around the corner. When her best friend Khloe comes to visit, it seems like the perfect chance to team up and make her dream even bigger. But as things start to go wrong. From ruined treats to disappointing sales, Deja begins to wonder if everything is really just an accident. When the truth comes out, Deja must find the strength to stand up for herself, protect what she’s built, and decide what true friendship really means.
Ja'Nelle Joyce
Age 12 (when published)
When one curious kid learns that a new data center might harm her town, she knows she has to speak up. But not everyone agrees. Even as her posters disappear and the crowd stays small, she refuses to give up. With creativity, courage, and a growing team of supporters, she discovers that even small voices can make a big difference.
We Say No is a powerful and hopeful story about standing up, speaking out, and working together to protect the place you call home.
Jessica Ojoade
Age 12 (when published)
When one curious kid learns that a new data center might harm her town, she knows she has to speak up. But not everyone agrees. Even as her posters disappear and the crowd stays small, she refuses to give up. With creativity, courage, and a growing team of supporters, she discovers that even small voices can make a big difference.
We Say No is a powerful and hopeful story about standing up, speaking out, and working together to protect the place you call home.
Ju'li Davis
Age 13 (when published)
In Ringing the Bell, 11-year-old nature lover Jada savors perfect mornings filled with dancing trees, singing birds, and her mom's warm pancake smiles—until a shocking phone call from her mom's room turns their happy world upside down. As tough days bring fear, exhaustion, and unexpected chores, Jada digs deep to support her mom with unshakeable love and fierce hope, facing the scariest question of all: What if everything changes forever? This heartfelt chapter book celebrates resilience, family bonds, and a young girl's strength through life's biggest storms.
Kingston Wilson
Age 12 (when published)
Kion thought he was starting over in a normal quiet new town, but strange people, a mysterious Cast, and a talking dog named Max quickly pull him into a secret that reaches into his own family’s past. When Kion discovers that his grandfather may be tied to the secret society controlling the city, he and Max must follow a trail of clues, hidden notebooks, and eerie light bulbs before the Cast takes over everyone he cares about. This story follows one boy’s race to uncover the truth and save his new home before it is too late.
Patyence Cameron
Age 12 (when published)
On his very first day at a new school, Damian feels nervous and out of place, but hopeful that things might go well. With the help of new friends, he starts to settle in, until a familiar face from his past turns his day upside down. Hurtful words and actions make school feel overwhelming, and Damian must find the courage to speak up. When both boys are sent to counseling, they discover that talking things through can lead to understanding instead of anger. As they begin to listen to each other, something unexpected grows…conflict turns into friendship.
