Books & Learning Tools

 25 books. 1 magical journey through identity, voice, and self-love.

The Simone Says Book Series is a beautifully layered 25-book collection that follows a young Black girl named Simone as she learns to love herself, ask big questions, and grow into her power—one magical moment at a time.

Broken into five parts, each collection reflects a different phase of Simone’s emotional, cultural, and imaginative development. Through hair rituals, ancestral wisdom, affirmations, and adventures rooted in Black girlhood, Simone becomes more than a character—she becomes a mirror, a guide, and a friend.

Series Structure:

Each phase includes 5 books tied to a central theme and Simone’s age range.

Part 1: Be Curious (ages 6-7)

Simone begins to ask big questions about who she is and how the world works. Magical hair rituals and her mirror-journal unlock playful discovery and emotional growth.

Part 2: Speak Up (ages 8-9)

Simone starts to express herself boldly at school, at home, and in her community. She learns to use her voice with courage, empathy, and truth.

Part 3: Dream Big (ages 10-11)

As her world expands, so do her dreams. Simone learns how to navigate doubt, ambition, and her growing sense of purpose—with her hair wash days revealing deeper visions.

Part 4: Ask Why (ages 12-13)

Simone enters a time of reflection, critical thinking, and deeper self-questioning. Guided by ancestral spirits, she explores truth, history, and inner strength.

Part 5: Shine Anyway (ages 14-15)

Now a mentor and leader in her own right, Simone embraces her full voice, purpose, and peace—while helping others rise with her.

Key Features:

• Emotionally layered, age-aligned storytelling
   
• Built-in journaling prompts and affirmations
   
• Afro-magical hair rituals and culturally rooted wisdom
   
• Recurring characters and magical guides throughout the arc
   
• Ideal for classrooms, book clubs, mentorship programs, and home libraries
   
• Connects to the Simone Says animated series, card game, and lifestyle products
   

Because growing up curious, conscious, and confident is a journey worth telling.

 Big questions lead to magical places.

The Simone Says: Let’s Go On an Adventure collection is a series of magical, stand-alone storybooks that expand the world of Simone beyond the mirror-journal. Each story follows Simone as she embarks on whimsical journeys filled with wonder, culture, and gentle life lessons.

From gardens that bloom with memory to dust bunny kingdoms beneath the bed, this collection is perfect for curious minds and tender hearts.

Key Features:

• Expands the world of Simone Says through self-contained storybooks
   
• Gentle themes of imagination, emotional growth, and cultural pride
   
• Ideal for bedtime, classroom reading, or journaling prompts
   
• Beautifully illustrated with recurring symbols from the Simone universe
   
• Great for ages 5–10
   

Because sometimes the smallest questions open the biggest doors.
 

First Adventures Include:

• Mr. Lee’s Magical Garden – Simone learns how to plant wisdom and patience
   
• The Dust Bunnies Under My Bed – A tiny adventure with a big imagination

 He’ll see himself as a king long before the crown is visible.

If You Teach a Black Boy His History is a rhythmic and empowering picture book that celebrates the strength, genius, and legacy of Black boys. Using a cascading cause-and-effect style inspired by If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, this story reveals what happens when a young Black boy begins to learn the truth about who he is—and all he comes from.

Each page builds his confidence. Each truth unlocks more of his power.

Key Features:

• Uplifting and culturally-rooted storytelling
   
• Accessible language that supports early literacy
   
• Celebrates identity, resilience, and emotional strength
   
• Vibrant illustrations of joyful, powerful Black boyhood
   
• Ideal for read-alouds, classrooms, and bedtime bonding
   

Because when a boy knows his history, he stops seeing himself as a threat—and starts seeing himself as a light.
 

 Let him build. Let him lead.

Jacob Builds is a heart-centered, STEM-inspired children’s book series that follows a curious and creative Black boy named Jacob as he learns how to build—with his hands, his heart, and his mind. Whether he’s constructing a treehouse, designing a community garden, or learning to manage big emotions, Jacob’s stories celebrate Black boy brilliance, imagination, and emotional growth.

Perfect for readers who love to tinker, question, and create.

Key Features:

• Culturally affirming STEM storytelling
   
• Focus on problem-solving, community, and emotional intelligence
   
• Age-appropriate themes for boys ages 4–9
   
• Great companion series to Simone Says and If You Teach a Black Boy His History
   

Because when we show a boy how to build, we’re showing him how to believe.

 Speak life. See change.

These beautifully designed affirmation cards are a powerful daily tool for building self-esteem, emotional strength, and cultural pride. Created for Black girls and those who love them, each card delivers a simple yet soul-stirring reminder that she is enough — just as she is.

Use them during morning routines, classroom circles, therapy sessions, or hair care time.

Key Features:

• 30+ unique affirmations grounded in identity and joy
   
• Child-friendly, culturally-rooted language
   
• Compact and durable — perfect for backpacks, mirrors, or journaling prompts
   
• Matches the Crowned by Nature aesthetic for seamless brand integration
   

Because when a girl speaks light over herself, she begins to glow from within.

 Where culture meets confidence.

Our afterschool SEL lessons are designed to empower Black children through emotional literacy, cultural pride, and identity-building. Each lesson weaves in self-awareness, communication skills, and community values using engaging stories, hands-on activities, and beauty-centered rituals rooted in cultural relevance.

Perfect for group settings, mentorship programs, or hair care-based youth enrichment.

Key Features:

• Emotion-based journaling and reflection
   
• Role play, affirmations, and creative projects
   
• Lessons on self-worth, empathy, goal setting, and voice
   

Because learning how to love yourself is the most powerful lesson of all.