Independent stories with purpose
Stories that help readers imagine, grow, remember, and connect.
CDJ Books publishes meaningful stories for children, families, educators, and communities—stories created to entertain, inspire reflection, and continue long after the final page.
Featured story
Meet Eugene, a curious frog learning what it means to find his way.
Eugene The Wayward Frog invites young readers and families into an imaginative journey shaped by curiosity, courage, choice, and growth.
Discover the story, meet its central character, explore conversation prompts, and find resources created for parents and educators.
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Find the story, conversation, or resource that matters to you.
Explore CDJ Books through the needs and interests of readers, families, educators, and communities.
For young readers
Enter imaginative stories designed to encourage curiosity, confidence, reflection, and meaningful conversation.
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Find books and resources that create opportunities to read together, ask questions, and strengthen connection.
Explore family resourcesFor educators
Discover discussion guides, classroom materials, book information, and pathways for school or group use.
Visit the educator centerFor readers of memoir and legacy
Explore personal stories shaped by identity, family, perseverance, responsibility, and the experiences that form a life.
Explore memoir and legacyBeyond the product page
Every book is the beginning of a larger world.
Explore stories through characters, themes, author reflections, videos, discussion guides, educational materials, and future media.
Children and families
Eugene The Wayward Frog
An imaginative journey through curiosity, courage, choices, and finding one’s way.
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Memoir, identity, and resilience
Black Boy From the Barrio
A personal story of identity, adversity, determination, and the experiences that shape a life.
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Family, fatherhood, and legacy
A Father and Son’s Love Story
A reflection on love, responsibility, connection, and the legacy shared across generations.
Explore the story worldWhy these stories matter
We believe stories can entertain us—and still ask something meaningful of us.
CDJ Books publishes stories that create room for imagination, reflection, conversation, and connection.
Whether a reader is following a curious frog, reflecting on a life shaped by adversity, or considering the bond between a father and son, each book begins with a human question worth exploring.
- Courage
- Family
- Identity
- Imagination
- Responsibility
- Resilience
- Love
- Legacy
The experience continues
More ways to read, discuss, teach, and share.
CDJ Books is developing resources that help stories continue in homes, classrooms, book clubs, and community conversations.
Parent and family guides
Conversation prompts, read-together ideas, and activities connected to individual stories.
Explore family resources EducationTeacher and classroom resources
Discussion materials and practical guidance for using books with students and groups.
Explore educator resources ReadersBook-club discussions
Questions and thematic pathways designed to support deeper conversation.
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Stories remembered and shared.
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The story continues
More is taking shape at CDJ Books.
New story-world resources
More discussion materials, author reflections, activities, and downloadable guides.
Audio experiences
Future narration, excerpts, and audiobook experiences as they become available.
Future books and authors
A growing publishing platform designed to support more stories, series, and creative voices.
Begin with a story