CHILDREN’S BOOKS

Children’s Books by Jevon Bolden

Enter the world of Super Sema in this fun, holiday-themed, STEAM-filled 8x8 with stickers!

Dunia is preparing for the Day of Dreams, the one day a year when whatever you dream can come true. Sema is wishing for a snow-filled Day of Dreams, but her family and friends think she should pick something else – Dunia hasn’t seen snow in 300 years! Still, Sema is determined to see her vision come to life. With a little hope and a lot of technovating, can Super Sema make her wish of a snowy Day of Dreams a reality?

Ages 4-8, Penguin Young Readers: 2023

 

Talent Showdown (That Girl Lay Lay, Chapter Book #1)

Lay Lay -- the latest teen music sensation and Nickelodeon’s newest star -- stars in this brand-new illustrated chapter book series!

Ever since her freestyle rapping video went viral, Lay Lay has been adjusting to her newfound fame. She loves the spotlight, but she’s also just a normal kid who likes to hang out with her friends. When her middle school announces its upcoming talent show, Lay Lay and her squad are excited to sign up together. They know they can each bring something special to it―they could even win! But everyone at school assumes that only Lay Lay will be the star. Lay Lay hates that her crew has been pushed to the sidelines since she got famous. Can she make sure that everyone gets a chance to shine during the big show? Don’t miss this totally original story starring That Girl Lay Lay!

Ages 7-10, Scholastic: 2022

 

Meet George Washington, our first president-who many say is the greatest leader our nation has known.

When Washington took office, no one knew what the president's job should be, or how the country should be run! During his two terms, Washington set the standard for the office and helped shape our democracy. He will always be remembered.This series of engaging, in-depth books introduces readers to the men who have led our country since its very first days. Lively text and colorful illustrations are supplemented by fun facts, a timeline, and even a sampling of the subject's most famous quotes. Presidential Biographies will be the first books kids reach for when writing a report-or if they're simply looking for a fascinating read!

Ages 7-9 | Scholastic: 2020

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jevon Bolden is a writer, editor, and literary agent with more than twenty years’ experience in books. She has worked as a senior editor at Scholastic and a writer for publishers and brands such as Penguin Random House, Nickelodeon, That Girl Lay Lay, and Super Sema.

She has writes, edits, and represents books with a passion for highlighting diverse voices and stories for both kids and adults that teach them something new and help them experience the best in life.

Jevon has a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Alabama, and lives in sunny Florida with her family and two Cocker Spaniels, Langston Hughes and Maya Angelou Bolden.