Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is adding a new title to his long list of accomplishments: children’s book author. The four-time NBA champion revealed he is releasing Happy Spooky Halloween, a 32-page picture book centered on teamwork and Halloween fun, ESPN reports. The book, illustrated by Ariel Landy and published by HarperCollins, will hit shelves on July 21, 2026.

“This is a bucket list item for me for real,” James shared on social media, recalling how much he enjoyed R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps series growing up. “You guys know how much I love Halloween and this one’s going to be special. So happy spooky Halloween to everyone.” Expand Tweet

The story follows a girl named Zara and her friends as they attend a Halloween party hosted by “the big kids” at Hickory Elementary. When

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