Best Selling Books by Debbie Rigaud

\"The Princess Diaries meets Meghan and Harry in this swoony rom-com!\" -- In Touch Magazine Zora Emerson is not here to play. She''s enrolled in a prestigious summer program, and is ready to use what she''s learning to change the world (or at least her corner of New Jersey, for now).Zora''s not expecting to vibe with any of her super-privileged classmates. So she''s shocked to find she''s got chemistry with Owen Whittelsey, who is charming, funny, undeniably cute...and turns out to literally be a prince. As in, his parents are the king and queen of a small European country. What?Suddenly, Zora''s summer is looking a lot more complicated -- especially when Owen asks her to be his date at his older brother''s wedding. Can her feelings for Owen, not to mention her sense of self, survive the royal chaos?Debbie Rigaud brings sparkling humor and insight to this empowering romantic comedy that''s all about ruling your own destiny.

Perfect for fans of You Should See Me in a Crown and Never Have I Ever, this hilarious and heartfelt rom-com from bestselling author Debbie Rigaud is pure Black girl joy. Simone Thibodeaux is about to switch things up. Check her life: It’s sealed in a boy-proof container. Her Haitian immigrant parents send Simone to an all-girls high school and enforce strict no-dating rules. As for prom? Simone is allowed to go on one condition: Her parents will select her date (a boy from a nice, Haitian immigrant family, obviously). Simone is desperate to avoid the setup -- especially since she has a serious crush on another boy. It''s time to take action. Simone and her fellow late-bloomer friends make a senior year bucket list of all the wild things they haven''t done yet. Like: going out dancing, skipping class (what), and oh yeah -- deciding their own prom destinies. But as the list takes on a life of its own, things get much messier than Simone expected. Can she figure out which rules are worth breaking and which might save her from heartbreak?

Perfect for fans of The Sun Is Also a Star and Blackout, this YA novel from Debbie Rigaud is a celebration of Haitian and Caribbean culture, and a story of first love, vodou, and finding yourself, all set against the backdrop of the West Indian Day Parade in Brooklyn. Cicely Destin lives for the West Indian Day Parade, the joyous celebration of Caribbean culture that takes over the streets of her neighborhood. She loves waving the Haitian flag, sampling delicious foods, and cheering for the floats. And this year? She’ll get to hang with her stylish aunt, an influencer known for dabbling in Haitian Vodou. And maybe spot her dreamy crush, Kwame, in the crowd. But fate has other ideas. Before the parade, a rogue, mischievous spirit seems to take possession of Cicely''s aunt during a spiritual reading. Cicely hardly knows anything about Vodou, or how to get someone un-possessed. But it’s up to her to set things right--and the clock is ticking. She''ll have to enlist the help of her quick-thinking best friend, Renee, and, as luck would have it...Kwame. Cicely, her friends, and the reckless spirit who is now their charge set off on a thrilling scavenger hunt to gather the ceremonial items they need. And along the way, will Cicely discover surprising powers of her on? Bestselling author Debbie Rigaud infuses this novel with sparkling wit, romance, and nuance that will keep readers riveted and enchanted.

A jock turned model gets a chance at love in this romantic comedy by Debbie Rigaud. Who doesn’t want to be a cover girl? London Abrams’s first love is volleyball, so why does she enter an online modeling competition? Answer: superhottie Brent St. John. London spots Brent signing in contestants at a store, and she gets in line simply to say hi. But she never dreams she’ll make it into the competition! London’s now up against fourteen hungry fashionistas willing to do whatever it takes to win. All she wants to win is Brent’s heart…but the money prize couldn’t hurt. If London plays this right, she can win the contest, the boy, and the cash. GAME ON!

This sweet little picky eater will steal your heart as he learns to appreciate how his parents nourish him! Little Sebastian has a lot of opinions when it comes to food, so his parents call him their own baby food critic! He even has a personal rating system, from one to five binkies, and he’s prepared to knock off a binky or two if his food is too gooey, doesn’t smell quite right, or is touching other food. When a restaurant outing throws him for a loop, a one-binky review seems inevitable . . . but then his parents save the day and Sebastian realizes the special ingredient they’ve been adding to every meal—one that definitely deserves five binkies!

From actor and lifelong activist Alyssa Milano comes Hope Roberts, a girl who''s determined to change the world. Hope is eleven years old, and she wants to be an astrophysicist. She loves swimming, Galaxy Girl comic books, her best friend Sam, and her two rescue dogs.Hope believes it''s always a good day to champion a cause, defend an underdog, and save the future. And most of all, she believes in dreaming big. That''s why she''s enrolled in all of the advanced classes at her new middle school. She''s smart and confident in her abilities. But though Hope seems super strong on the outside, there''s another side of her, too. She''s just a regular girl trying to survive middle school.It''s the beginning of sixth grade, and Hope''s BFF quickly meets a new group of friends in her classes. Hope doesn''t know how to handle it. She and Sam have always been inseparable! Things don''t go as well for Hope. She embarrasses herself in front of her whole class, and then she gets off on the wrong foot with her new classmate, Camila. Even science club doesn''t go as planned. None of the boys in the club will listen to the girls'' ideas, and Hope and Camila get stuck doing the boring part of their science project, even though it was their idea. But Hope is determined to prove herself to the boys -- even if it means doing a lot of extra work on her own. She knows that sometimes changing the world starts small. So now Hope has a mission! Can she turn the science club into a place that''s welcoming for everyone -- and make some new friends along the way?Hope''s relatability, kindness, empathy, and can-do attitude will inspire a generation of do-gooders. This new series is a response to the very palpable feeling that not only can young people save the world -- they will!

Three girls. Three high schools. Three gotta-read stories. How To Be Down by Felicia Pride When Nina Parker decides to straighten her Afro, lose her valley-girl accent and get a total makeover for her new school in the hood, the cutest guy notices—yes! But so does the meanest girl, Vivica, queen bee of her crew, who wants Jeffrey for herself. Double Act by Debbie Rigaud In the hood, Mia Chambers is ''the smart girl,'' but at her prestigious new prep school she hardly stands out. So Mia does what it takes— only to be accused of selling out by her old friends! The Summer She Learned To Dance by Karen Valentin At first, Giselle Johnson hates spending the summer with her cousin from the Dominican Republic. But she soon starts loving the island and even learns to dance to her own rhythm. That is, until her cousin attracts Giselle''s high school crush…

The local animal shelter might be closing -- and it''s up to Hope Roberts to save it! Meet Hope Roberts. She''s eleven years old, and she wants to be an astrophysicist. She loves swimming, Galaxy Girl comic books, and her two rescue dogs. Hope believes it''s always a good day to champion a cause, defend an underdog, and save the future. And most of all, she believes in dreaming big. But though Hope seems super strong on the outside, there''s another side of her, too. She''s just a regular girl trying to survive middle school.In the second book in Alyssa Milano''s funny and relatable middle-grade series, Hope decides to do whatever it takes to stop the local animal shelter from closing down. It''s where she found her two furry best friends -- it has to stay open so the other animals there can find their fur-ever homes, too! But can Hope get the support she needs in time to keep the shelter doors open?Hope''s relatability, kindness, empathy, and can-do attitude will inspire a generation of do-gooders. This new series is a response to the very palpable feeling that not only can young people save the world -- they will!

Hope Roberts saves the planet! In the fourth book in Alyssa Milano''s funny and relatable middle-grade series, Hope Roberts is determined to save the world—literally. Hope has already gotten her school to add more recycling bins and coordinate a carpooling program. But it''s not enough. Hope wants to do more to protect the environment before it''s too late. But will Hope''s plans to help the planet backfire?Hope''s relatability, kindness, empathy, and can-do attitude will inspire a generation of do-gooders. This series is a response to the very palpable feeling that not only can young people save the world—they will!This story will include Hope''s tips about recycling and protecting the environment in the back of the book!

The instant New York Times bestseller! “Delightful, with just the right touch of magic.” -- Kirkus Reviews Because you’re blue This bracelet is now for you. Speak one wish to make it true... So begins the second installment of this enchanting series. When different girls around the country receive a wish-granting bracelet in the mail, magical mayhem ensues. Filled with fun illustrations, friendship, and humor, this series is like American Girl...with magic. Optioned for film! Addie Asante of Columbus, Ohio, feels stuck in the middle. Her big sister, Sophie, bosses her around while her little sister, Camille gets whatever she wants. When Addie receives a mysterious package with a magical bracelet, she makes a wish to no longer be in the middle and--POOF--she’s transformed into her big sister! Being Sophie is amazing: Addie can hang out at the cafe after school, have her own room, and sing in the talent show. But as her new long-distance friend, Becca (who had the bracelet last time), warns her, having a wish come true can get really messy. Plus, in a twist of magical chaos, Addie’s big sister has become the baby sister, and the baby sister has become ADDIE! With friendships--and grades--on the line, and a sneaky stranger determined to get her hands on the magic bracelet, can Addie and her sisters find a way to switch back before it’s too late? New York Times bestselling authors Sarah Mlynowski and Debbie Rigaud bring laughter, sparkle, and warmth to this story that’s perfect for fans of Whatever After, Upside-Down Magic, The Baby-Sitters Club, and more!

Hope Roberts for President -- or not? In the third book in Alyssa Milano''s funny and relatable middle-grade series, Hope is running for sixth grade class president, with her friend and campaign manager, Grace, by her side. But in her effort to win over her classmates, Hope makes some promises she can''t keep. Can Hope make things right with the students of JFK Middle -- and maybe still win the election, too? Hope''s relatability, kindness, empathy, and can-do attitude will inspire a generation of do-gooders. This series is a response to the very palpable feeling that not only can young people save the world -- they will!This story will tie in perfectly to the 2020 presidential election and include Hope''s tips about voting and elections in the back of the book!

Hope Roberts is a confident eleven-year-old girl who plans to be an astrophysicist, and who loves swimming, Galaxy Girl comic books, her best friend Sam, and her two rescue dogs (not necessarily in that order); but then she starts middle school, and suddenly she cannot seem to do anything right--even science club is a problem because she and another girl, Camilla, get stuck with the boring part of the science project that they suggested, but Hope is determined to prove herself and make sure that Project Middle School is a success.

Tired of being the middle sister, eleven-year-old Addie Asante uses a magical bracelet to switch places with her thirteen-year-old sister and discovers that being older is not necessarily easier--and worse, her baby sister is now living as Addie.

“Imagine you had to walk 600 miles to get fair treatment at school!” Twelve-year-old Joyce Clemons introduces a fictional memory book documenting the little-known true story of nineteen Black mothers, thirty-seven children, and their two-year march to integrate an Ohio elementary school. Following the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision, Black mothers in Hillsboro, OH, attempted to enroll their children at the all-white Webster School. However, the local school board refused the call for integration. Demanding equal education, a group of Black mothers and children marched to and from Webster daily—until Black students were admitted. In Step by Step!, New York Times bestselling author Debbie Rigaud and coauthor Carlotta Penn thoughtfully capture the voice of a young activist and emphasize the power of Black mothers’ leadership. Nysha Lilly’s expressive illustrations, with historical primary sources interspersed throughout, immerse readers in the Lincoln School Marchers’ fight. Rigaud and Penn simultaneously convey the challenges the marchers faced with the uplifting joy of a united community, encouraging readers to “keep on marching” for justice. Step by Step! is a collaboration between Ohio Humanities, Daydreamers Press, and the Lincoln School Marchers, who resolved to share their story.

Three talented writers offer relevant coming-of-age insight into dealing with change and learning to fit in during the high school years, in this trio of stories about three teen girls. Original.

\"Imagine you had to walk 600 miles to get fair treatment at school!\" Twelve-year-old Joyce Clemons introduces a fictional memory book documenting the little-known true story of nineteen Black mothers, thirty-seven children, and their two-year march to integrate an Ohio elementary school. Following the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision, Black mothers in Hillsboro, OH, attempted to enroll their children at the all-white Webster School. However, the local school board refused the call for integration. Demanding equal education, a group of Black mothers and children marched to and from Webster daily-until Black students were admitted. In Step by Step!, New York Times bestselling author Debbie Rigaud and coauthor Carlotta Penn thoughtfully capture the voice of a young activist and emphasize the power of Black mothers'' leadership. Nysha Lilly''s expressive illustrations, with historical primary sources interspersed throughout, immerse readers in the Lincoln School Marchers'' fight. Rigaud and Penn simultaneously convey the challenges the marchers faced with the uplifting joy of a united community, encouraging readers to \"keep on marching\" for justice. Step by Step! is a collaboration between Ohio nonprofit organization Ohio Humanities, Daydreamers Press, and a small group of Lincoln School alumni who resolved to share their story with the world.