Sam Neill’s memoir Did I Ever Tell You This? is hitting shelves this week and the beloved actor is sharing some details about what we can expect. In a post on Instagram, the Jurassic Park star revealed that he wrote the book in the space of a few months while he was undergoing treatment for cancer, because…
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The 10 Best Celebrity Memoirs of 2022 to Gift Your Loved Ones This Holiday Season
One of the best parts of the holiday season is having time again. Time to sleep in. Time to relax. Time to connect with the people you love…and time to curl up with a good book! And if you happen to have a friend or loved one with a penchant for all things celebrity, well,…
Emma Watkins to Release Her First “Emma Memma” Children’s Book
Beloved children’s entertainer Emma Watkins is releasing her first “Emma Memma” book! Hello, Emma Memma is a hardback picture book illustrated by renowned Australian artist Kerrie Hess, which will introduce kids to Emma Memma’s world of dance, song and sign language. It’s part of an expansive publishing program acquired by Penguin Random House Australia (Puffin) with…
Malala Releases Her First Children’s Board Book: “My Name is Malala”
We can now share Malala Yousafzai’s story with the toddlers in our lives! The Nobel Peace Prize laureate and education activist has announced the release of My Name is Malala, a board book for children aged 3 to 5. The book is beautifully illustrated by Mariam Quraishi and features simple text introducing who Malala is and how…
Prince Harry’s Memoir to Explore the “Power of Love Over Grief” – Due Out in January
Prince Harry’s highly anticipated memoir, Spare, has an official release date! Publisher Penguin Random House has announced we can get our hands on the book which explores “the eternal power of love over grief” on January 10. They’ve also shared the striking cover, which features the Duke of Sussex staring directly into the camera: View this post…
Jennifer Lopez & Jimmy Fallon Release Bilingual Book for Kids: “Con Pollo”
Jennifer Lopez has teamed up with Jimmy Fallon to release her first children’s book! Titled Con Pollo, the story follows the adventures of a plucky chicken named Pollo and also introduces kids to some Spanish vocabulary. “I’m so proud of this fun, little, bilingual, playtime adventure and I can’t wait for you to meet Pollo,” Jen…
Mariah Carey’s ‘The Christmas Princess’ is Out in November
Mariah Carey has announced the release date for her first children’s book! The Christmas Princess, co-written by Michaela Angela Davis, will grace the world on November 1. Sharing the news on Instagram, the superstar also posted a sneak peek of the adorable illustrations by Fuuji Takashi: View this post on Instagram A post shared…
Channing Tatum Announces Third ‘Sparkella’ Book
Yes, it’s true… Channing Tatum is releasing another Sparkella book! The actor and now children’s author, who previously released The One and Only Sparkella and The One and Only Sparkella Makes a Plan has announced a third title in the successful series. This one is called The One and Only Sparkella and the Big Lie and is…
5 Empowering (& Fun!) Children’s Books By Celebrities
From dancing dolls to loving grandmas and kids who sparkle, there’s a swell of celebrity-written children’s books hitting our shelves this year – and within the covers are beautiful tales of friendship, perseverance and self-belief. Check out these vibrant stories filled with joy for kids and their grown-ups alike: There’s a Rock Concert in My…
Kristen Bell & Benjamin Hart’s New Children’s Book is Out Now!
Actor and producer Kristen Bell and creative director Benjamin Hart’s new children’s book, The World Needs More Purple Schools, is finally out! It’s a follow-up to their first book, The World Needs More Purple People (a No. 1 New York Times bestseller!) and once again follows the heart-warming story of Penny Purple who teaches us to…
Ash Barty Announces Release of ‘Little Ash’ Children’s Book Series
Retired tennis superstar Ash Barty has announced the release of her children’s book series! Called Little Ash, the series consists of six books (so far!) aimed at young readers over the age of 5, and covers fun stories about sport and friendship. “Reading to my nieces and nephew is something I love to do, and…
Tiffany Haddish Releases Her First Children’s Book: ‘Layla, The Last Black Unicorn’
Comedian, actress, TV host and all ’round legendary human Tiffany Haddish has released her first children’s book! Layla, the Last Black Unicorn follows the story of a young, Black unicorn who attends her first year of school at Unicornia, of course, and realises she’s not quite like the others – they look different, play different…
Geena Davis to Release Memoir: ‘Dying of Politeness’
Screen icon and gender equality advocate Geena Davis is releasing a memoir! Titled Dying of Politeness, the book is described by the two-time Oscar-winner as her “journey to badassery” … and who wouldn’t want to read about that? According to publisher HarperOne (an imprint of HarperCollins), the book will share stories from Geena’s childhood, her modelling days,…
Justin Baldoni Announces Next Book: Boys Will Be Human
Justin Baldoni is releasing another book! The filmmaker, actor, philanthropist and dad who’s been challenging the discussion around masculinity through his first book and subsequent podcast Man Enough is now taking one of the most important conversation’s of our time to a younger audience. It’s called Boys Will Be Human and it’s aimed at tweens…