Books by Martesha Lagard

Black Future — Book 1

I Am a Leader!

Amara — a Rising Star in the Black Future Leaders of Excellence program — learns the four words that shape a leader: Inspire, Empower, Elevate, Excel. A read-aloud for ages 4–8.

Black Future — Book 2

Inspire: The Little Spark

A new friend, a brave voice, and a spark that catches — Amara learns that to inspire is to shine so warmly that others find their own light.

Black Future — Book 3

Empower: My Voice Matters

A big stage, a brave girl, and a voice that refuses to run away — Amara climbs her Goal Ladder one step at a time and discovers the power of her own voice.

Black Future — Book 4

Elevate: Lifting Others Up

Twenty boxes, one long table, and a neighborhood lifted with love — Amara and the Black Future leaders learn that to elevate is to rise by lifting others.

Black Future — Book 5, series finale

Excel: My Very Best

Graduation Day is coming, and Amara discovers that excellence isn’t perfection — it’s your very best, every day, even when nobody is watching.

Jaceyon’s First Day of School

It’s Jaceyon’s first day of school — new room, new friends, and one brave little heart.

My Favorite Color Is Purple

A joyful story about color, confidence, and being yourself — starring Mia.

Counting to 20

Let’s count to twenty — together! Numbers made fun, with rhythm, color, and play.

Learn Colors with Me

Red, blue, yellow, green — a bright, happy first-colors book for little learners.

If I Could Change The World

If I could change the world, I would start with kindness — a gentle story that plants big dreams in little hearts.

Rhyme Time!

It’s Rhyme Time! Bouncy words and playful rhymes that get little ones listening, laughing, and learning.

Honoring Our Kids — Book 1, starring Mia

Small Hands, Big Impact

Small hands can make a big impact — join Mia in a sweet story that teaches little ones the joy of helping others.

Honoring Our Kids — Book 2, starring Mia

The Helpers of Hope Street

On Hope Street, everybody helps — kindness is a team effort, and every helper counts.

Honoring Our Kids — Book 3, starring Mia

When We Choose Kindness

Every day, we get to choose — kindness is a choice, and a superpower.

Honoring Our Kids — Book 4, starring Mia

Leaders in the Making

Leaders start small — encouraging children to lead with kindness, courage, and helping hands.

Honoring Our Kids — Book 5, starring Mia

The Day We Made a Difference

One day can change everything — one act of kindness can ripple through a whole neighborhood.

The Legacy Trilogy — Volume I

A Life Rooted in Purpose, Service, and Social Impact

Martesha Lagard turned a life of trials into a mission that has served more than 64,000 people — her story will stir your faith and call you higher.

The Legacy Trilogy — Volume II

Continuing the Journey of Purpose, Service, and Impact

The journey continues — what it takes to keep serving, keep believing, and keep building, year after year.

The Legacy Trilogy — Volume III

Staying Obedient Through the Trials

COMING SOON

A powerful, transparent journey into what it truly means to walk in purpose when life becomes complicated, painful, and unfair — staying faithful when the assignment becomes heavy.

Martesha C. Lagard is the founder of Social Good in Action, Inc. and Black Future Leaders of Excellence, and a six-time Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award recipient who has served more than 64,000 people since 2009. She is the author of the Legacy Trilogy, the beloved Honoring Our Kids series, and the Black Future series — fifteen books in all — and believes every child carries brilliance.