Julian Series

This series celebrates self-expression and acceptance with vibrant charm and heartfelt warmth. It follows a young protagonist as they discover and embrace their unique identity with growing confidence. The stories are filled with imagination, dazzling visuals, and the loving support of family. It's a joyful exploration of individuality and the courage to shine as your true self.

Recommended Reading Order

Julian is a mermaid
Jessica Love
40 pages
2 hours of reading
A glimpse of three women dressed as mermaids leaves one boy filled with wonder and ready to dazzle the world. "Every choice Jessica Love makes imbues the story with charm, tenderness and humor" New York TImes Book Review While riding the subway home with his Nana one day, Julian notices three women spectacularly dressed up. Their hair billows in brilliant hues, their dresses end in fishtails, and their joy fills the train carriage. When Julian gets home, daydreaming of the magic he's seen, all he can think about is dressing up just like the ladies and making his own fabulous mermaid costume. But what will Nana think about the mess he makes - and even more importantly - what will she think about how Julian sees himself?
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4.5
Julián at the Wedding
Jessica Love
40 pages
2 hours of reading
The star of Julián Is a Mermaid makes a joyful return—and finds a new friend—at a wedding to be remembered. Julián and his abuela are going to a wedding. Better yet, Julián is in the wedding. Weddings have flowers and kissing and dancing and cake. And this wedding also has a new friend named Marisol. It’s not long before Julián and Marisol set off for some magic and mischief of their own, and when things take an unexpected turn, the pair learns that everything is easier with a good friend by your side. Jessica Love returns with a joyful story of friendship and individuality in this radiant follow-up to Julián Is a Mermaid.
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4.3

Recommended Reading Order

Julian is a mermaid

Julián at the Wedding