From Lil Nas X to Meghan Markle, 19 Children’s Books Written by Celebrities

Meghan Markle, along with a handful of other celebrities, superstar athletes and even presidential inaugural poets (hi, Amanda Gorman), can now add "children's book author" to their list of accomplishments.
The Duchess of Sussex was just one of many who penned her first children's book, The Bench, in the past year. The beautifully illustrated story is a sweet homage to her husband, Prince Harry, and their son Archie. "The Bench started as a poem I wrote for my husband on Father's Day, the month after Archie was born," Markle shared. "That poem became this story."
She's by no means the only celebrity children's book author, though. In fact, you may be surprised to learn how many children’s books are actually penned by celebrity authors from Lil Nas X to Barack Obama and most recently, stars like Seth Meyers, Cynthia Erivo, Julianne Moore, LeBron James and more. Each have their own unique touch, some silly for parents and children alike (we’re looking at your book, Jimmy Fallon) and others, such as Sulwe by Lupita Nyong’o, teach important topics like self-love.
There’s no better time for bedtime than now, so without further ado, shop Meghan Markle's children's book plus our list of the best children’s books written by celebrities, below:
Meghan Markle’s book "The Bench" focuses on multiple father-son relationships, as seen through the eyes of the mother. It is illustrated in watercolor by Christian Robinson with the intent to recreate the joy and softness seen from the mother’s point of view. It's currently available on Amazon.
Channing Tatum’s picture book is about a young girl named Ella who is excited to attend a new school with all her glittery accessories -- until she arrives and learns that the other kids don’t like her sparkle. It takes some courage and support from her dad, but Ella eventually learns how important it is to be yourself, regardless of what others say.
In a letter to his daughters, former President Barack Obama’s children’s book highlights 13 different American leaders that have changed the course of our country’s history. He writes about the characteristics that his children share with these national leaders, empowering all children in America to recognize that they, too, can change the world.
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