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Channing Tatum has released a series of children's books inspired by his daughter Everly. The ‘Sparkella’ series is made up of three books and the latest was released last year. Titled 'The One and Only Sparkella and the Big Lie,’ Tatum got the idea when his daughter stole a little toy car from school.

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Jake Gyllenhaal has announced that he's creating a picture book called 'The Secret Society of Aunts and Uncles,' alongside his close friend and writing partner, Greta Caruso. The story will follow a 10-year-old boy called Leo who goes on an adventure with his uncle. The book's synopsis describes it as "a madcap, magical adventure into the heart of what it means to have an aunt or uncle—how we learn to keep each other close and how we find love in the simplest things." Gyllenhaal told People that he wrote it for his nieces, and for "all the nieces, nephews, uncles, and aunts out there." His debut book will be hitting shelves on September 5, 2023.

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Meghan Markle published her first children's book 'The Bench' in June of 2021, and it was a New York Times Bestseller. The story is about the "special bond between father and son—as seen through a mother's eyes," and naturally draws its inspiration from Markle's husband Prince Harry and their son Archie Harrison. The book is illustrated by award-winning artist Christian Robinson and focuses on representation, showing "the many ways that love can take shape and be expressed in a modern family," so that every family can see themselves in the story.

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NBA superstar LeBron James has been busy since signing a deal with HarperCollins Children's Books in 2020. For instance, he co-authored a 40-page picture book called 'I Promise,' which became a New York Times Bestseller.

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With 'C is for Country,' the rapper is one of the latest celebs to put pen to paper to create books the whole family can enjoy. It was released in 2021 and follows a young Black cowboy and his horse Panini as they make their way through the alphabet. 

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Barack Obama - The former President of the United States wrote 'Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters.'

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Jay Leno - The comedian has written 'How to Be the Funniest Kid in the Whole Wide World' and 'If Roast Beef Could Fly.'

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Julie Andrews - The actress has written many children's books, including 'The Very Fairy Princess' and the 'Little Bo' series.

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Madonna - The singer has written lots of children's books, including 'The English Roses,' 'Mr. Peabody's Apples,' 'Yakov and the Seven Thieves,' 'The Adventures of Abdi,' and 'Lotsa de Casha.'

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Julianne Moore - The actress wrote 'Freckleface Strawberry.'

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Whoopi Goldberg - The actress has written the 'Sugar Plum Ballerinas' series, in addition to 'Whoopi's Big Book of Manners.'

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Jim Carrey - The actor wrote 'How Roland Rolls.'

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Kelly Clarkson - The singer wrote 'River Rose and the Magical Lullaby,' inspired by her daughter.

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Queen Latifah - The entertainer wrote the book 'Queen of the Scene.'

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Billy Crystal - The actor wrote 'Grandpa's Little One' and 'I Already Know I Love You.'

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Jamie Lee Curtis - The actress is also a very successful children's book author. Some of her works include 'Today I Feel Silly: And Other Moods That Make My Day,' 'It's Hard to Be Five: Learning How to Work My Control Panel,' and 'Is There Really a Human Race?'

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Alex Rodriguez - The former baseball player wrote 'Out of the Ballpark.'

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Tim McGraw - The country singer wrote 'My Little Girl' and 'Love Your Heart.'

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Brooke Shields - The actress wrote 'Welcome to Your World, Baby.'

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Bruce Springsteen - The singer wrote 'Outlaw Pete,' a story about a bank-robbing baby.

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Perez Hilton - The blogger and television personality wrote 'The Boy with Pink Hair.'

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Will Smith - The actor wrote 'Just the Two of Us.'

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Ray Romano - The comedian wrote 'Raymie, Dickie and the Bean: Why I Love and Hate My Brothers.'

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Tori Spelling - The actress wrote the children's book 'Presenting . . . Tallulah.'

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Fran Drescher - The actress from the hit show 'The Nanny' wrote 'Being Wendy.'

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John Travolta - The actor wrote 'Propeller One-Way Night Coach: A Fable for All Ages.'

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Spike Lee - The film director wrote 'Please, Baby, Please.'

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Bob Dylan - One of the greatest musical artists of all time turned some of his songs into children's books, including 'Forever Young' and 'Man Gave Names to All the Animals.'

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Jada Pinkett Smith - The actress wrote 'Girls Hold Up This World.'

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Katie Couric - The journalist wrote 'The Brand New Kid.'

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Mario Lopez - The actor and television host wrote 'Mud Tacos' in English and Spanish.

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Jerry Seinfeld - The comedian wrote 'Halloween,' in honor of his favorite holiday.

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Steve Martin - The actor wrote 'The Alphabet from A to Y With Bonus Letter Z' and 'Late for School.'

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Bethenny Frankel -

The 'Real Housewives' personality wrote 'Cookie Meets Peanut.'

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