PRESS KIT — The Adventures of Kali Audoo: The Skyborn Discovery

by V.M. Robinson

Published by Good Works Publishing

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Logline - A courageous Black girl with a gift she doesn’t understand must face a past that awaits her, a kingdom built on fear, and the evil forces of her own past — before the world she loves is swallowed whole.

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Short Synopsis

When fifteen‑year‑old Kali Audoo leaves homeschool to enroll at an academy to hone her skills, she expects sunshine, ordinary classes, and time with her friends. Instead, she’s thrust into a life she never signed up for — and awakens a power she never knew she carried.

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Drawn into a world where dragons are chained to mountain caves, a magic train thunders along the outskirts, and dark forces close in from every direction, Kali discovers she is caught between two kingdoms. With danger rising, she must choose between the life she knows and the destiny she never asked for.

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Friendship becomes armor. Courage becomes rebellion. And light breaks through even the darkest clouds.

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Book Details

Title: The Adventures of Kali Audoo: The Skyborn Discovery

Author: V.M. Robinson

Publisher: Good Works Publishing

Publication Date: May 30, 2026

Genre: Young Adult Fantasy

Series: The Adventures of Kali Audoo (Book One)

Format: Paperback

YA readers ages 14–17

Language: ‎ English

Print length: ‎ 281 pages

ISBN: 9798234083708

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Long Synopsis

Kali Audoo has spent her life caught between two worlds — Earth, where she was raised in isolation by a single guardian, and a realm frozen in time where dragons are chained deep within the mountain caves. While the other children in their small community trained and grew up together, Kali remained apart, unaware of the truth that shaped her life.

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Everything changes when she leaves homeschool and enters the academy of archers, joining the teens she was never allowed to know. As long‑kept secrets begin to unravel, Kali and her friends discover they were born in the world above — and that a ruthless king now threatens the people they were meant to protect.

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As the mystery of Kali's powers finally unfolds, she must confront who she truly is and choose between loyalty, friendship, and the world she was born to save. 

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Perfect for readers who love cinematic worldbuilding, Black girl heroism, and mythic adventure, this novel launches a sweeping fantasy series filled with heart, danger, and wonder.

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Key Themes

• Black girl courage and identity

• Friendship as chosen armor

• Mythic destiny vs. personal freedom

• Storm symbolism and transformation

• Magic rooted in emotion and truth.

Audience & Market Positioning

Primary Audience:

• YA readers ages 14–17

• Black girls seeking representation in fantasy

• Fans of atmospheric, cinematic worldbuilding

Comparable Titles:

• Children of Blood and Bone (Adeyemi)

• Raybearer (Ifueko)

• The Gilded Ones (Forna)

Why It Stands Out:

• A Black heroine at the center of an epic, myth‑driven fantasy

• A world that blends cosmic imagery, animal symbolism, and emotional depth

• A narrative voice that feels intimate, warm, and cinematic

• A series foundation with strong franchise potential

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Author Bio — V.M. Robinson

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V.M. Robinson is a Chicago‑based author, publisher, and founder of Good Works Publishing. With a background in storytelling, worldbuilding, and atmospheric design, she creates fantasy worlds where courage, friendship, and identity take center stage. Her work blends mythic imagination with emotional truth, offering readers stories that feel both magical and deeply human.

She writes with a commitment to representation, authenticity, and the belief that every young reader deserves to see themselves as the hero.

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Press‑Ready Talking Points

• A YA fantasy centered on a Black girl hero with mythic power

• A world inspired by cosmic imagery, storms, and ancient magic

• A story about courage, loyalty, and the cost of truth

• A debut novel launching a multi‑book fantasy series

• Perfect for book clubs, classrooms, and fantasy readers seeking fresh voices

Suggested Interview Questions

• What inspired the world of Kali Audoo?

• How did you approach writing a Black girl hero in a mythic fantasy setting?

• What role does storm symbolism play in the story?

• How does friendship shape Kali’s journey?

• What can readers expect from the next book in the series?

Media Contact

Good Works Publishing, Chicago, Illinois Press Inquiries: valinda.robinson@goodworkstheatreinc.com Author

Website: www.theadventuresofkaliaudoo.com