A joyous exploration of imagination and finding inspiration, The Idea in You is the debut picture book from Questlove—New York Times bestselling author, six-time GRAMMY Award–winning drummer, producer, and Academy Award–winning filmmaker—and Coretta Scott King Honor Award–winning illustrator Sean Qualls

An idea can come from anywhere.
Start here: reach up into the sky
And unhook a star.

Questlove’s debut picture book, an uplifting story about passion, creativity, and joy—exuberantly illustrated by award-winning artist Sean Qualls—will inspire kids to find their own creative pursuits.

"Qualls creates fanciful illustrations that are full of depth and texture, and which help to bring the idea of ideas to life—no small feat. An aspirational... selection aimed at encouraging imagination." - School Library Journal

"Motivational... Together, the words and visuals offer readers opportunities to explore how to turn their thoughts into realities... Poignant" - Kirkus Reviews