Jessica MacLeish
Writer, Editor, Storyteller
Dazzle Like Dolly: Games, Activities, Quizzes & Fun Inspired By the Queen of Country
Published by HarperCollins
Be a star! Tap into your inner Dolly and dazzle away in this all-original, unauthorized book of wisdom and fun that is perfect for Dolly Parton fans of any age. With 144 pages of fun facts, homespun advice, quizzes, creative ideas, pages to write and draw in, and much more, this book will appeal to anyone who wants to put more joy and music in the world like country music superstar and beloved humanitarian Dolly Parton.
On sale 10/15/2024; click here to order now!
Taylor Swift: Her Story
Co-written with Lexi Ryals
Published by Scholastic
I co-wrote this unauthorized biography of Taylor Swift for young readers (ages 7-9), published by Scholastic in August 2024! It's perfect for fans who have just learned to read. And it's packed with over 40 pages of photos and illustrations of the beloved singer/songwriter!
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Celebrate Today: 365 Ways to Make Every Day A Holiday
Illustrated by Hello!Lucky
Published by Abrams Noterie
Celebrate Today is a guided journal, words by me and art by the awesome team at Hello!Lucky. It presents a "holiday" (i.e. Awkward Moments Day on March 18th; Best Friends Day on June 8th; Cheese Pizza Day on September 5th; Make Up Your Mind Day on December 31st; etc.) for each day of the year and prompts you to celebrate said day—IRL and within the pages of the journal. Fun fact: it has a hot pink ribbon bookmark. Yes, really!
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You’ve Got This!: A Creative Guide to Powering Your Happy
Illustrated by Lauren Hom
Published by Scholastic
In this creativity workbook for tweens, you will find smart, playful, and inspirational activities and prompts to encourage kindness, self-confidence, and the importance of friendship. Growing up today can be tough, but with the help of this workbook, the world will seem full of hope and goodness. Positive affirmations and mindfulness techniques will help teens focus on what's truly important. The workbook includes 128 pages full of writing prompts, feel-good quotes, de-stressing methods, and so much more!
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