My Very Favorite Book in the Whole Wide World

From Super Bowl champion and literacy crusader Malcolm Mitchell comes an exciting new story that shows even reluctant readers that there is a book out there for everyone!

Meet Henley, an all-around good kid, who hates to read. When he's supposed to be reading, he would rather do anything else. But one day, he gets the scariest homework assignment in the world: find your favorite book to share with the class tomorrow.

What's a kid to do? How can Henley find a story that speaks to everything inside of him?

Malcolm Mitchell, bestselling author of The Magician's Hat, pulls from his own literary triumph to deliver another hilarous and empowering picture book for readers of all abilities. Through his advocacy and his books, Malcolm imparts the important message that every story has the potential to become a favorite.

Malcolm Mitchell is a Super Bowl champion, literacy crusader, and the author of several acclaimed books for young readers, including The Magician’s Hat, illustrated by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff, and My Very Favorite Book in the Whole Wide World, illustrated by Michael Robertson, winner of the Judy Newman Book Award. Malcolm is the founder of an initiative called Read with Malcolm, which introduces book ownership to students and works to improve literacy in schools. Malcolm’s Share the Magic Foundation promotes the benefits of reading to transform lives. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with his wife and two children. To learn more, visit malcolmmitchell.com.

Born and raised in northern Ohio, Michael Roberston graduated from Bowling Green State University with a degree in painting. He spent ten years as a toy designer and character developer, before trying his hand at illustration. His work has appeared on many children’s products, greeting cards, books, toys, and magazines, and has received multiple recognitions from the Society of Illustrators.