Fresh Princess: A Picture Book About Standing Out and Being Yourself for Kids (Ages 4-8)

Based on The Fresh Prince created by Will Smith, Destiny is the Fresh Princess.

Meet Destiny—a cool, energetic, and strong-willed young girl who approaches every day with her own signature style! That is, until she moves to a brand-new neighborhood, where nothing looks quite the same as it did at her old house.

Even with new challenges and new friends to make, Destiny always has a plan. With a few reminders from her loving family and after remembering what being the Fresh Princess is all about, she may just take the leap and jump right in!

Written by celebrated author, blogger, and editor Denene Millner and illustrated by Gladys Jose, Fresh Princess is the perfect book to encourage kids to proudly stand out and be themselves!

What does it take for a princess to find her shine in a brand-new place?

• Making New Friends: Destiny sees the other kids playing double Dutch, but can she find the courage to jump in and say hello?
• A Strong Girl Protagonist: Meet Destiny, a cool and energetic girl who has her own signature style and isn’t afraid to shine bright.
• Social Emotional Learning: A perfect conversation starter for talking about the big feelings that come with moving, feeling shy, and trying something new.
• Family Love: With a few reminders from her loving dad and big sister, Destiny remembers what being the Fresh Princess is all about.

Denene Millner is a New York Times bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and director of the Denene Millner Books imprint. She has written many books for adults, teens, and children and is the author of Early Sunday Morning and My Brown Baby: On the Joys and Challenges of Raising African American Children. She is also the founder of mybrownbaby.com, a critically acclaimed blog that examines the intersection of parenting and race. Denene lives in Atlanta with her two daughters and their adorable Goldendoodle, Teddy.

Gladys Jose is an illustrator, storyteller, and master to-do list maker. She earned a bachelor in fine arts degree with a specialization in graphic design from the University of Central Florida and has worked with several clients to perfect their brands. She lives in the sunny state of Florida with her husband and daughter. And her favorite drink is coffee; she’s always drinking coffee. You can visit her at www.gladysjose.com.