Overview
- James announced the children's title with a July 21, 2026 publication date from HarperCollins Children's Books.
- The story follows Zara and friends at Hickory Elementary as younger and older students work together when the festivities feel too spooky.
- He called the project a bucket-list milestone and cited R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps as an early inspiration.
- The book is a 32-page picture book illustrated by Ariel Landy and is available for pre-order through major retailers.
- Coverage notes James remains out with right-side sciatica, with no return date announced, and he has been ruled out of the Lakers’ next game against the Grizzlies.