Zuri Ray and the Backyard Bash

For fans of Fresh Princess, Fancy Nancy, and Lola Dutch, this second bighearted picture book starring the spunky Zuri Ray highlights how much fun can be had even when plans fall apart.

Zuri Ray is back! And this time, she's got a party to plan. With summer coming to an end, a backyard bash is an absolute must, and Zuri's not letting her parents' questionable tastes anywhere near the details. The food, the decorations, the entertainment—everything has to be perfect. Good thing her friends are ready to help!

But when the party doesn't go exactly according to plan, will Zuri be able to let loose and improvise? Or will the chaos be too much to handle?

Tami Charles is a former teacher and the New York Times bestselling author of All Because You Matter, along with other picture books, nonfiction, middle grade, and young adult novels. She lives in Colonia, NJ. 

Sharon Sordo is an illustrator who strives to represent different cultural backgrounds through her art after having found it difficult to relate to many character designs and children’s books as a Mexican girl growing up in America. She lives in San Diego, CA