Brittany Mazique discovered from an early age that most of the characters in her favorite books did not share her skin color. So she just reimagined them that way instead. She is the author of The Little Mermaid: Adventures on Land and Delphine Denise and the Mardi Gras Prize. Follow her on Instagram @brittanymazique.

Ebony Glenn is the illustrator of a number of books for children, including Sir Morien: A Legend of a Knight of the Round Table; Mommy Time; Twelve Dinging Doorbells; Flying High: The Story of Simone Biles; and others. Visit her online at EbonyGlenn.com and follow her on Instagram @artsyebby.

"Vivacious third grader Millie likes to think she's the boss . . . [A] charming series kickoff, confidently narrated by Millie and complemented by energetic b&w illustrations." --Publishers Weekly

"A new series starring a whimsical protagonist certain to endear herself to readers . . . Millie narrates her own well-paced story in a flow of verbiage . . . [and] a relatable awareness of her struggles with impulse control." --Kirkus Reviews

"A cute social-emotional read for kiddos . . . Millie Magnus is a self-assured third grader with her own unique style . . . [and] Glenn's excellent grayscale artwork brings Millie's story to life." --School Library Journal

"Millie's story outlines what to do when a person is being bullied in an accessible way for young kids . . . reminding readers that sometimes people's actions are driven by circumstances we can't see. Millie is a strong character who is not afraid to express herself but also knows the value of asking adults for help . . . Grayscale chapter art highlights the racial diversity of Millie's friend group and captures Millie's many emotions as the story unfolds . . . This first book in a new series is an excellent addition to early chapter-book collections." --Booklist

Publisher: Bound to Stay Bound Books

Pub date: 2024-12-17

Length: 121 pages