Emmie's Next Chapter (Paperback)

Amaya C. James

ISBN 10: 1069517518 / ISBN 13: 9781069517517

Published by Summer Hill Books, 2026

About this Item

Paperback. 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 unfamiliarThis 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. Emmie loves her life in San Francisco-friends, school, no surprises. But a trip to New York changes that. New city, new school, new start. As she faces change, Emmie discovers courage, friendship, and that new beginnings can feel like home. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Emmie's Next Chapter (Paperback)
• Publisher: Summer Hill Books
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1069517518
• ISBN 13: 9781069517517
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

Emmie likes her life just the way it is.
San Francisco. Good friends. Great teachers. No surprises.

So when a family trip to New York City turns into something much bigger, everything changes. A new city. A new school. New faces. And the scary idea of starting over.

As Emmie faces change and forms unexpected friendships, she learns that new chapters can lead to new beginnings.

A warm, relatable story about courage, change, and finding where you belong. Because sometimes, home is where the heart grows.

About the Author

Amaya James is a 13-year-old illustrator and author from Ontario, Canada. She began developing her artistic skills at the age of four, using simple sketches and online tutorials before cultivating her own distinctive creative style.Working across both traditional and digital mediums, Amaya brings her ideas to life through sketching and digital illustration on her iPad using Procreate. She is known for her ability to transform everyday shapes and moments into expressive characters, each with its own personality and story. Her curiosity continues to expand into new creative areas, including animation, where she is currently teaching herself Blender.Amaya is passionate about storytelling and inspiring other young people to explore their creativity. Through her work, she encourages others to embrace their imagination and recognize that meaningful ideas can begin at any age.