WINNER OF THE NAACP IMAGE AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING LITERARY WORKYOUTH/TEENS!

It’s a summer of family, friendship, and fun fiascos in this acclaimed novel that’s as irresistible as a fresh-baked cookie.

Ellis Bailey Johnson has the summertime blues. Instead of hanging out with friends, listening to music, and playing his harmonica, Ellis has to help bring his dads latest farfetched, sure-to-fail idea to life: open the worlds first chocolate chip cookie store.

They have six weeks to perfect their recipe, get a run-down A-frame storefront on Hollywoods Sunset Boulevard into tip-top shape, and bring in customers. But nothing goes according to plan, especially when family secrets start to surface. Can Ellis bake up a happy ending?

Partially based on Shawn Amoss own experiences growing up the son of Wally Famous Amos, and packed with humor, heart, and fun illustrations, this debut novel sings with the joy of self-discovery, unconditional love, and community.

ShawnAmos has written a beautiful story of family and music, of growing up and having adventures, of business building and character building, that is at once very specific and universal. I loveCookies and Milkas much as I love cookies and milk. Lisa See,New York Timesbestselling and award winning author ofSnow Flower and the Secret FanandShanghai Girls