Each month, we will be spotlighting a powerful read that reflects our values—stories that inspire, educate, and connect us to our shared pursuit of justice, growth, and community wellness. Whether it’s fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or memoir, these titles lift up voices that deserve to be heard and fuel the kind of conversations that move us forward.
This month’s book pick is The Fantastic Bureau of Imagination by Brad Montague and Kristi Montague. This imaginative story takes readers inside a secret agency responsible for keeping creativity alive in the world. At the center is Sparky, a figment agent who helps deliver ideas to places like the Department of Dreams and the Office of the Unexplainable.
But when the Cave of Untold Stories begins to overflow, it reveals a bigger problem—too many people are holding in their ideas. The story becomes a call to action, reminding readers that their creativity matters and that sharing their voice can help shape the world around them.
With playful storytelling and vibrant illustrations, this book encourages young people to embrace their imagination and see their ideas as something powerful, not something to hide.
📚 Want to read along? You can find this book on Amazon or wherever you get your books.
About the Authors
Brad Montague is a New York Times best-selling author/illustrator of books for kids and former kids. Brad is the creator of the hit web series Kid President, the global social-good movement Socktober, the bestselling picture books The Circles All Around Us, Fantastic Bureau of Imagination, and Fail-a-bration.
Kristi Montague is a New York Times best-selling illustrator of picture books and mixed-media artist. From corporate graphic design work to elaborate cardboard props for Kid President, she has a wide range of experience adding color to the world.