Kaya Morgan's Crowning Achievement

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A vibrant and heart-warming novel about the unforgettable joys of the Renaissance Faire, overcoming grief through cherished memories, and remaining true to yourself-even in cosplay. A vibrant and heart-warming novel about the unforgettable joys of the Renaissance Faire, overcoming grief through cherished memories, and remaining true to yourself-even in cosplay. For as long as she could remember, Kaya Morgan has spent her summers with her dad at the greatest place on Earth- The Renaissance Faire. Full of performers cosplaying as thieving pirates, enchanting fairies, and courageous heroes, the Ren Faire has always been a place where anyone could be anything they wanted to be. And for as long as she could remember, Kaya and her dad have dreamed of her someday being named the first Black Queen of the Faire. Unfortunately for the last two summers, Kaya has been known as something else- the girl with the dead dad. But she's not going to let anyone stop her from taking her place as the Queen's apprentice (the first step on her journey towards Queen). But when the role is given to the pretty and blonde Jessie, the only spot left for Kaya is the Court Jester (who doesn't even come with a crown). It's bad enough that it's another summer at the Ren Faire without her dad, and that her family thinks her love of medieval times is weird. But with everyone around Kaya determined to put her in a role she doesn't want to be in, Kaya must decide whether to hold onto her old dreams no matter what, or realize that it's okay for new dreams to become reality.

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Praise for KAYA MORGAN'S CROWNING ACHIEVEMENT
Kaya proves adversity is just another stepping stone to greatness. Kwame Mbalia, NYT best-selling author of the Tristan Strong series

KAYA MORGANS CROWNING ACHIEVEMENT is an uplifting story of self-discovery, breaking stereotypes, and navigating grief. Readers will root for Kaya to achieve her dream of becoming the first Black Queen, and the vibrant setting will surely inspire many to visit a Renaissance Faire!Janae Marks, NYT best-selling author of From the Desk of Zoe Washington

Kaya Morgans Crowning Achievement is one of my favorite middle grade reads of all time. Tew excellently balances the nuances of the perceptions and realities of Black girlhood. Kaya is a protagonist that we can root for; her flaws are as endearing to the reader as her triumphs. This book is an essential addition for any middle grade library, and Kaya Morgan is the queen we all deserve. Nashae Jones, author of COURTESY OF CUPID

Author Bio

Jill Tew lives in Atlanta with her husband, two daughters, and Dalmatian, Gus. She won first place in Hugo-nominated editor Diana M. Pho's #Edits4BlackSFF contest. She is also a co-host of the Afronauts Podcast, which provides writing tips for Black aspiring speculative fiction authors. Her (unannounced) YA SF debut PROXY is forthcoming from Joy Revolution.