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What happens when your name becomes a reason to stand up for yourself?

Little Luvvie is ready for her first day at a new school! But immediately things do not go well when a kid makes fun of her name. How does she navigate it? Ultimately, she learns that her feelings matter, she can defend herself kindly, and she can forgive and open herself up to friendship! (Out: May 6, 2025)

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This book is dedicated to those whose names are never on the keychains.

About Little Troublemaker Defends Her Name

From New York Times bestselling author, award-winning speaker, and book coach Luvvie Ajayi Jones, comes her 2nd picture book about Little Luvvie, LITTLE TROUBLEMAKER DEFENDS HER NAME (out: May 6, 2025).

Little Luvvie is ready for her first day at a new school! But immediately things do not go well. First, a kid in class makes fun of her name. How dare he! But Luvvie’s instant response gets her scolded. Then she forgets her lunch. And worst of all, her teacher sees a private note Luvvie had written to herself where she talked about how much she doesn’t like her new school. What a day! But this little troublemaker figures out how to turn things around.

In this remarkably relatable picture book, Little Luvvie, the star of Little Troublemaker Makes a Mess, learns that she can be kind even as she stands up for herself, and that learning from mistakes can open her up to making new friends who respect and appreciate her.

Perfect for ages 4-8 and written by the 4-time New York Times bestselling author Luvvie Ajayi Jones with bright, bold art by Joey Spiotto, this funny, sweet story is dedicated to all the kids whose names might feel too different. This book is dedicated to all the ones whose names are not on the keychains and mugs. It reminds us all, that our names are worth getting right, and celebrating.

Perfect for children ages 4 – 8

Little Troublemaker Defends Her Name continues Luvvie’s journey of using her younger self to teach valuable life lessons, offering powerful messages of empowerment and self-respect:

Stand up for yourself and your identity.
Your name and who you are matter.
Speaking up requires courage, but it’s important.
It’s okay to be different and embrace your uniqueness.
Be proud of where you come from and who you are.

Are you raising, teaching, or mentoring a child who is bold, outspoken, and full of personality? Do you know a kid who is unafraid to speak their mind but still learning how to navigate the world around them? Or does your inner child have a strong sense of self and a desire to be understood? This book will help them (and you!) discover the power of self-expression, pride, and confidence.

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Perfect for adults

Little Troublemaker Defends Her Name is perfect for adults who want to:

Teach kids the importance of self-respect and standing up for who they are.
Empower a “little troublemaker” to embrace their unique identity and speak up when it matters.
Heal their inner child’s experiences of feeling unseen or misunderstood, so they can guide their little ones in navigating the world with confidence and pride.

Little Luvvie’s First Adventure: Little Troublemaker Makes a Mess

Little Luvvie’s First Adventure: Little Troublemaker Makes a Mess

Meet Little Luvvie in the first book, Little Troublemaker Makes a Mess, a girl who loves her mom and her sister. She also loves doing kind things for other people. But those kind things don’t always have the best results… In this story, Little Luvvie finds out what happens when your big heart causes you to break some big rules and what to ask yourself before you act. Readers will find the story funny, charming, and relatable.

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About the Author

Luvvie Ajayi Jones is a lifelong troublemaker who is now a writer, speaker, and book coach. She’s a 4-time New York Times bestselling author, and Little Troublemaker Defends Her Name is her fifth book and 2nd picture book for children. Luvvie spends her time trying to figure out how to make the world better using her superpowers: her words and her side-eye.Her favorite color is red, her favorite food is jollof rice, and she loves spending her time laughing with her family and adding to her big shoe collection.

3 More Facts about Luvvie:

When she was little, what she’d get in trouble for most was her mouth. Her favorite thing to say might have been “That’s not fair!” 🙃
She was born 2 weeks later than she was supposed to. Even now, Luvvie has a hard time being on time. She’s trying to be better but… 😔
Her favorite animal is a dolphin, because they some of the smartest animals in the world. And her high school mascot was a… DOLPHIN! 🐬