Little Troublemaker Defends Her Name

A story about a little troublemaker with a big heart who must defend her name from a class bully, from theNew York Timesbestselling author and noted speakerLuvvie Ajayi Jones.

Little Luvvie is ready for her first day at a new school!

But immediately things do not go well. First, a kid in class makes fun of her name. How dare he! But Luvvies instant response gets her scolded. Then she forgets her lunch. And worst of all, her teacher sees a private note Luvvie had written to herself where she talked about how much she doesnt like her new school. What a day! But this little troublemaker figures out how to turn things around.

In this remarkably relatable picture book, Little Luvvie, the star ofLittle Troublemaker Makes a Mess, learns that she can be kind even as she stands up for herself, and that learning from mistakes can open her up to making new friends who respect and appreciate her.

Written by theNew York Timesbestselling author Luvvie Ajayi Jones, with bright, bold art by Joey Spiotto, this funny, sweet story is dedicated to all the kids whose names might feel too different. It reminds us that our names are worth getting right and celebrating.

Luvvie Ajayi Jonesis a lifelong troublemaker who is now a writer, speaker, and podcast host. Shes written five books (counting this one). Luvvie spends her time trying to figure out how to make the world better using her superpowers: her words and her side-eye. Her favorite color is red, her favorite food is jollof rice, and she loves spending her time laughing with her family and adding to her big shoe collection. You can visit her online at Luvvie.org or follow her on Instagram and TikTok @Luvvie.

Joey Spiottois the author and illustrator of the graphic novel series Grumpy Unicorn as well as the booksAlien Next DoorandFirefly: Back from the Black. Joey has worked with Lucasfilm/Disney, Marvel Studios, Warner Bros., and more. Before making books, Joey was a concept artist in the film and video game industries. He lives just outside of Los Angeles with his wife and two little troublemakers. You can visit him online at JoeySpiotto.com or follow him on Instagram @Jo3bot and on X @JoeySpiotto.

• Publisher:Philomel Books (May 6, 2025)
• Language:English
• Hardcover: 32pages
• ISBN-13:9780593694251
• Reading Age:5 – 10 years
• Grade Level:Preschool – 3
• Item Weight: 0.9 pounds
• Dimensions:9.3 x 11.4 x 0.3 inches