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Here’s How Miley Cyrus & Taylor Swift Make Cameos in New Sabrina Carpenter Children’s Book
Sabrina Carpenter is the latest musician to be given her own "Little Golden Book" biography, joining a series that has previously profiled stars including Taylor Swift, Harry Styles and Prince. The 24-page children's book charts her journey from a music-loving child in Pennsylvania to global pop stardom, and is aimed at readers aged four to eight while also appealing to older fans, illustrated with scenes such as her Grammy speech and sold-out arena shows.
The book, titled "Sabrina Carpenter: A Little Golden Book Biography," is written by Cat Reynolds and illustrated by Beverly Johnson, and is available for pre-order ahead of its 1 September 2026 release. It includes nods to Miley Cyrus, whose poster appears in a childhood bedroom scene, and Taylor Swift, depicted performing alongside Carpenter in reference to her stints supporting the Eras Tour in 2023 and 2024. Publisher Golden Books says the title has already reached Amazon's children's book charts ahead of release, and it sits alongside other biographies of figures such as Zendaya, Oprah Winfrey and Serena Williams.
In short
- Sabrina Carpenter gets her own Little Golden Book biography, out 1 September 2026
- Illustrations reference Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift's influence on her career
- Book already charting on Amazon ahead of its release date
Explained simply
Little Golden Books are a long-running series of illustrated books for young children, including biographies of well-known people. Sabrina Carpenter is an American singer and actor whose career began when she was young and later grew to include major pop hits and arena shows.
The biography is written by Cat Reynolds and illustrated by Beverly Johnson, and is aimed at children aged four to eight. Its scenes refer to people and events from Carpenter’s career: a Miley Cyrus poster in her childhood bedroom and a depiction of Carpenter performing with Taylor Swift, whose Eras Tour she supported in 2023 and 2024.
The book places Carpenter among artists and public figures whose lives have been adapted for young readers, including Swift, Harry Styles, Prince, Zendaya, Oprah Winfrey and Serena Williams. These books introduce children to biographies through familiar cultural figures and simple illustrations.
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