Class is in session at Abbott Elementary in a new children’s book.
A new kids book inspired by the ABC sitcom is on its way. A Day at Abbott Elementary, written by Halcyon Person and featuring illustrations by Joelle Murray, will be published next year by Scholastic.
Per the book’s description, A Day at Abbott Elementary sees the show’s favorite characters — teachers Janine Teagues, Gregory Eddie, Melissa Schemmenti, Barbara Howard and Jacob Hill, principal Ava Coleman and janitor Mr. Johnson — as they embark on a new adventure together that’s full of hijinks.
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When second-grade teacher Ms. Teagues finds a squirrel in her classroom, the animal’s surprise appearance is only the beginning of her problems. Ms. Teagues and her fellow faculty must team up to find the squirrel once they realize that the critter has been storing nuts in the walls, and its acorns have caused a huge crack to spread across the elementary school.
The book, though perfect for readers ages 4 to 8, is sure to delight fans of all ages, as well as “anyone who likes to laugh,” per its publisher.
Abbott Elementary, created by Quinta Brunson, who also plays Janine, follows a group of teachers at a Philadelphia public school. The three-time Emmy Award-winning mockumentary sitcom also stars Tyler James Williams as Gregory, Janelle James as Ava, Lisa Ann Walter as Melissa, Sheryl Lee Ralph as Barbara, Chris Perfetti as Jacob and William Stanford Davis as Mr. Johnson. Abbott’s third season premiered in February 2024, and the show has already been renewed for a fourth season.
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In 2022, Brunson spoke to PEOPLE about creating the series when she was named as one of the magazine’s 2022 People of the Year.
“My main priority was just making Abbott,” she said. “All of the things that have been happening are because I got to make that and make it the way I wanted.”
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A Day at Abbott Elementary will be published on March 1, 2025 and is now available for preorder, wherever books are sold.
