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My Friends and I
Hardcover
Series: Memphis Parks Literacy Guild 2026, Book 2026
Publisher: Liberation's Publishing LLC
Published: May 22 2026
Pages: 22
Weight: 0.82
Height: 0.25 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Not every friend is a good friend-and Darius Holmes is here to share an important lesson about choosing the right people to be around.
In My Friends and I, young readers learn the difference between friends who encourage you and friends who bring negativity and trouble. Darius introduces readers to his best friend, Messiah, a loyal and caring friend who always checks on him, supports him, and helps him stay on the right path. Through simple, honest storytelling, Darius explains how true friendship should make you feel safe, happy, and uplifted.
The story also teaches children how to recognize messy friends-people who stir up drama, hold onto old arguments, and create unnecessary problems. Darius gives readers practical advice on how to handle messy situations by walking away, making smart choices, and talking to trusted adults when needed.
This heartfelt and relatable book encourages children to:
- Choose positive friendships
- Avoid peer pressure and drama
- Practice kindness and maturity
- Understand loyalty and support
- Build healthy relationships
Perfect for classrooms, counseling groups, libraries, and family reading time, My Friends and I opens the door for important conversations about behavior, friendships, and growing into responsible young people.
Parents and teachers will appreciate the book's strong moral lessons and realistic examples that children can easily understand. Young readers will connect with Darius's honest voice and his reminder that the people you surround yourself with can shape your future.
Because everyone deserves friends who help them grow-not friends who pull them down.
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