Stitched: Zaria’s Story

Zaria James has always tried to fit in—even if it meant shrinking herself. But when she’s selected for her school’s gifted program, everything shifts. Now she’s being seen. Celebrated. Until the whispers start. The questions. The comments that make her wonder if she truly belongs.With the support of her loving parents, the wisdom of her grandmother, and a quilt stitched with the strength of generations, Zaria begins a journey of self-discovery, faith, and pride.Stitched: Zaria’s Story is the first book in the Stitched series, a part of the Legacy Girls™ Collection—a powerful literary series celebrating Black girlhood, generational strength, and identity.Perfect for classrooms, family reading, and girls ages 8–12 navigating friendship, belonging, and culture with grace and grit.