Book Series · 3 Books

The Leader I'll Be Books

In order from It's My Way or the Highway to The "I" in Integrity.

The Leader I'll Be series is a set of 3 picture books by Julia Cook, published between 2019 and 2020. Written for ages 5–11, most books run about 30 pages.

It's My Way or the Highway
The Great Compromise
The "I" in Integrity
It's My Way or the Highway
The "I" in Integrity
It's My Way or the Highway
The Great Compromise
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

It's My Way or the Highway
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Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 5–10 · 2019

It's My Way or the Highway

By Julia Cook, Kyle Merriman (Illustrator)

A bossy child learns the difference between leading and dictating.

32 pages
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Summary: Cora June's bossiness disrupts her world, from school to home. Her demands make life difficult for everyone, but can she learn the art of true leadership? As Cora June navigates her way through conflicts, she must discover the balance between being assertive and being bossy. Will she embrace flexibility and understand the impact of her actions? This engaging tale explores the journey of a young girl learning the value of compromise and the power of leading with empathy. Join Cora June as she uncovers the benefits of not always getting her way.
In reading order

The Leader I'll Be Series

3 books · Published 2019–2020

#1
#1 in Series
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It's My Way or the Highway

Picture Book · Ages 5–10 · 2019

A bossy child learns the difference between leading and dictating.

#2

The Great Compromise

Picture Book · Ages 5–11 · 2019

Two classmates clash over control. Can they learn to compromise?

#3
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The "I" in Integrity

Picture Book · Ages 5–11 · 2020

Can Cora June find her integrity and fix her mistakes before it's too late?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Leader I'll Be series?

There are 3 books in the Leader I'll Be series. It began with It's My Way or the Highway in 2019, and the newest book, The "I" in Integrity, was published in 2020.

What order should you read the Leader I'll Be books in?

Start with It's My Way or the Highway and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.

What ages are the Leader I'll Be books best for?

The series is best for ages 5–11, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring The Leader I'll Be to life.

01

Julia Cook

Author
02

Kyle Merriman

Illustrator

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