Dream Warriors: A New World

Sales Points:
· A unique and multi-faceted talent in Kid lit: Jesse Byrd is an award-winning author, agent, and teacher whose nonprofit Each Story Matters (https://jessebcreative.com/each-story-matters) has turned thousands of kids nationwide into published authors, fostering lasting self-esteem. These same students inspired and vetted the earlier development of Dream Warriors.
· A fresh, diverse fantasy world: Features BIPOC and Latinx characters, filling a demand for more graphic novels with a multicultural cast.
For fans of action-packed, superhero-style storytelling: A must-read for fans of authors like Ben Hatke (Mighty Jack series and Zita the Spacegirl series) and Claribel Ortega (Witchlings) and any middle-grade readers of fantasy and adventure.
· Taps into global dream mythology: Featuring characters from different cultures and covering various aspects of dream lore, this is great for classroom discussions on folklore and cultural storytelling. A downloadable educator and discussion guide will be available at publication for educator and bookseller use.
· Relatable, reluctant hero: Khi is a 12-year-old learning to navigate changes and a new reality, making him highly relatable for kids in the aged 9-12 audience bracket.
· Addresses real fears and anxieties: The battle between good and bad dreams provides an engaging metaphor for emotional resilience and moral judgment.
· Designed with a dyslexic friendly font: To support various readers and learners, this book was designed using Shantell Sans, a font created by a dyslexic artist and using properties to help dyslexic readers and learners.

Themes for Classroom Learning/Library & Bookseller Displays:
· Diversity in Fantasy – Celebrating Latinx and BIPOC representation.
· SEL: Overcoming fear, teamwork, and self-discovery.
· National Graphic Novel Reading Month – June
· World Sleep Day – March 13, 2026