Summer Jackson: Grown Up

Meet Summer Jackson, a smart, irresistible character who will appeal to to any kid who has ever wanted to skip straight to adulthood because it seems like SO much more fun.

Summer is fairly certain she's ready to be a grown-up—right now. She wants to wear a blazer, read the morning paper, and boss around a few second graders. Grown-ups have it so easy! But wait, do grown-ups play on swings?

Teresa E. Harris and AG Ford's hilarious #ownvoices story shows that being a kid might not be so bad after all. Perfect for fans of Fancy Nancy, Olivia, Eloise, and the Fresh Princess.

Meet Summer Jackson.

Summer is fairly certain she's ready to be a grown-up—right now. She wants to wear a blazer, read the morning paper, and boss around a few second graders. Grown-ups have it so easy! But wait, do grown-ups play on swings?

Teresa E. Harris and AG Ford's hilarious story shows that being a kid might not be so bad after all.

“With a little bit of sparkle and a whole lot of sass, Summer will be right at home with any young girl eager to enter the work world.” - Kirkus Reviews

“African-American girls are rarely depicted in picture books, so it’s nice to see such a beautiful, confident little girl with her caring parents. With a little bit of sparkle and a whole lot of sass, Summer will be right at home with any young girl eager to enter the work world.” - Kirkus Reviews