Books from The Village

From superhero insulin and detective-style blood sugar logs to carb-counting games and high-tech continuous glucose monitors, Maya learns that diabetes doesn’t mean giving up soccer, birthday cake, or her biggest dreams.

Zoe’s Kitchen Mission shows young readers that while diabetes may be a new ingredient in life’s recipe, it doesn’t take away flavor or joy—it adds courage, creativity, and community.

Meet Maya Chen, a brilliant 9-year-old inventor whose mind races faster than she can keep up. When she's finally diagnosed with ADHD, Maya doesn't just learn to cope—she becomes a Brain Detective on a mission to understand her amazing mind and teach others that different brains aren't broken, they're just built for speed.

Join Jamal on his journey from feeling misunderstood to becoming his school's first "Mind Master"—a kid who knows exactly how his ADHD brain works and isn't afraid to speak up for what he needs to succeed!

From a lion cub learning mercy to a sparrow brave enough to ring a bell, each story—told by gentle Grandma Miri—offers lessons in courage, generosity, and gratitude.

Acompaña a Lily, una niña curiosa y amante de la ciencia, en su fascinante viaje ortodóntico desde sus primeros miedos hasta convertirse en una verdadera heroína de los brackets.

Una aventura ortodóntica completa: Desde expansores de paladar hasta brackets coloridos, desde batallas épicas con el hilo dental hasta misiones heroicas con aparatos extraorales—Miguel navega cada etapa con determinación y descubre que ser valiente no significa no tener miedo, sino hacer cosas importantes aunque sientas nervios.

Perfect for children ages 7-10, this orthodontist-reviewed adventure follows Mike as he approaches his orthodontic treatment like the problem-solver he is.

Welcome to Stories from the Village—a joyful testament to the creativity, humor, and heart of young authors aged 5 through 9 at The Village Kids’ Club in Alameda, California. Over the course of just one week in our Book Writing Studio Camp, these imaginative minds invented daring escapes, heartwarming friendships, mischievous mysteries, and meaningful lessons.

Bracket Buddies: Lily’s Smile Adventure is a heartwarming, empowering, and delightfully illustrated chapter book for children (and parents) ages 6–10 navigating the brave new world of braces.

Colorful, unauthorized murals begin appearing overnight around Alameda, leading Rosie and Lily to track down a talented but shy young artist. This beautifully illustrated adventure teaches children about art, expression, and how finding your voice sometimes means using more than just words.

A malfunctioning science fair project sends Rosie and Lily on a chaotic adventure through Alameda filled with dancing robots and glitter explosions. The detective duo must decode the scientific mystery behind the rogue technology while learning that the most brilliant discoveries often come from unexpected mistakes.

When books start mysteriously disappearing from Alameda Elementary's library, Rosie the enthusiastic golden retriever puppy and Lily the methodical palomino horse put their detective skills to the test.Their investigation leads to an unexpected discovery about inclusion, different learning styles, and how a community can come together to make sure everyone feels welcome.