Emmie's Next Chapter

By Amaya C James

Emmie likes her life just the way it is.

San Francisco. Familiar streets. Good friends. Great teachers. No surprises.

But when a simple family trip to New York City turns into something much bigger, Emmie's world is turned upside down.

Suddenly, everything is new.

A new city. A new school. New faces.

And the overwhelming feeling of starting over.

As Emmie struggles to find her place, she begins to discover something unexpected-change isn't always something to fear. Through new friendships, small brave moments, and a few surprising adventures, Emmie learns that stepping into the unknown might just lead her exactly where she's meant to be.

Emmie's Next Chapter is a highly illustrated, fast-paced graphic chapter book filled with humor, heart, and expressive storytelling. Created by young author and illustrator Amaya James, this story speaks directly to kids navigating change, big or small.

Perfect for readers who are:

starting a new schoolmoving to a new placeor learning how to embrace the unfamiliar

This is a story about courage, resilience, and discovering that sometimes, the hardest changes lead to the most beautiful beginnings.

Because sometimes...

home isn't just where you come from-

It's where you grow.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1069517518
• ISBN13: 9781069517517
• Release Date: May 2026
• Publisher: Summer Hill Books
• Length: 106 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 6 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 5