From homeless high school dropout to one of the most sought after motivational speakers in the country, Eric Thomas has truly found the Secret 2 Success. In this, his debut autobiography, Eric shares that secret with the rest of the world. By chronicling his days sleeping in abandoned buildings in the unforgiving Detroit winters, to his rise as a successful husband, father, CEO, educator and motivational speaker, Eric inspires the masses to reach greatness. In 2009 one of Eric’s speeches e...

Named a Best Political Book of the Year by The AtlanticIn the tradition of Notorious RBG, a lively, beautifully designed, full-color illustrated celebration of the life, wisdom, wit, legacy, and fearless style of iconic American Congresswoman Maxine Waters."Let me just say this: I'm a strong black woman, and I cannot be intimidated. I cannot be undermined. I cannot be thought to be afraid of Bill O'Reilly or anyone."—Maxine...

Barber Victor Fontanez turned a pair of clippers and a garage into a stage that would touch millions. Now he shows readers that greatness doesn’t require a spotlight—it just needs to be rooted in something deeper than yourself.Victor Fontanez (aka "VicBlends")—renowned barber, entrepreneur, and cultural connector—is known for his viral videos offering free haircuts and deep conversation to strangers. Now, in Stay Planted, Fontanez welcomes readers into his...

Describes some of the things that bus drivers do to help people get where they need to go with city and school buses.

An introduction to the important job of mail carriers. Through fun illustrations and easy-to-read text, this nonfiction picture book describes what a mail carrier is, how their mail truck works, and how the mail must get delivered no matter what the situation. This read-aloud will give young citizens a glimpse into the lives of these valuable workers and how their careers make communities a better place to live.

Describes some of the things that doctors do to help people stay healthy.

Describes some of the things that veterinarians do to help animals stay healthy. Explore how pets are taken care of in a vet clinic.

Describes some of the things that nurses do to help people stay healthy.

Describes some of the things that fire fighters do to help protect people and their homes.

Describes some of the things that teachers do to help people learn.

An introduction to the important job of police officers. Through fun illustrations and easy-to-read text, this nonfiction picture book describes what a police officer is, how their police car works, and the heroic things they do to keep people safe. This read-aloud will give young citizen a glimpse into the lives of these valuable workers and how their careers make communities a better place to live.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Read with Jenna Book Club Pick as Featured on Today • From the creator of Elle’s “Eric Reads the News,” a heartfelt and hilarious memoir-in-essays about growing up seeing the world differently, finding unexpected hope, and experiencing every awkward, extraordinary stumble along the way.“Pop culture–obsessed, Sedaris-level laugh-out-loud funny . . . [R. Eric Thomas] is one of my favorite writers.”—Lin-Manuel Miranda,