Follow Janey on a magical journey as she searches for her missing hoop earring! A perfect picture book for fans of The Queen of Kindergarten and Hair Love. Golden hoops are magic. That’s what Mommy says. And Janey has always wanted her own pair of glowing golden hoops, just like the ones her mother wears. Finally, the day comes when Janey gets her own. With her hoops, Janey can do anything. She feels like a million bucks! But when she gets home, Janey discovers that one of her hoops has gone missing. Without her special hoops, can Janey find her magic again? In this fun ode to the tradition of receiving a first pair of hoops, Janey experiences the beauty of inner magic and sisterhood—and learns just how far both can take her. Jen Hayes Lee is an author, passionate content strategist, and marketing executive dedicated to creating culturally relevant and inclusive storytelling. She has stewarded media and fashion brands by fostering community and inspiring action through authentic connections. Recognized as one of the 40 Under 40 by her alma mater, Emory University, she attended Goizueta Business School and later earned an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business as a Consortium Academic Fellowship recipient. A proud New Orleanian, Jen now resides in South Orange, New Jersey, with her husband, Clyde, and their three sons, who have affectionately bestowed her with the title of Queen Mommy. The Golden Hoops is her debut picture book. Mokshini is a multidisciplinary artist and the illustrator of Faith Takes the Train and The Golden Hoops. Her creative output ranges from painting to concept sketching to editorial collaborations and textile design. In Mokshini’s work, you can find her signature witty yet sophisticated take on daily life in the city, which is born of her whimsical portrayal of characters and a passion for storytelling. The inspiration she gets from everyday elements of New York City—its residents' eccentric personalities, the fashion, the architecture—are why New Zealander Mokshini now calls Brooklyn home. Publisher: Harper Collins (September 2, 2025) Language: English Hardcover: 40 pages ISBN-13: 9780063326750 Reading age: 3 - 5 years Grade level: 1 - Kindergarten Item Weight: 22.8 ounces Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.35 x 11 inches
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