LeBron James celebrates favorite season with Halloween kids' book

LeBron James has a treat for his younger fans this Halloween.

The Los Angeles Lakers star announced Thursday that the latest in his series of children's books, "Happy Spooky Halloween," will be released on July 21, 2026.

"This is a bucket list item for me for real!!! I used to read alllll the 'Goosebumps' books in middle school," he posted to social media, "and now to have my own spooky book coming for my favorite time of year is giving me goosebumps!"

Happy Spooky Halloween!! ?????? This is a bucket list item for me for real!!! I used to read alllll the Goosebumps books in middle school and now to have my own spooky book coming for my favorite time of year is giving me goosebumps! ???????? pic.twitter.com/9u6kzZAnSj

— LeBron James (@KingJames) October 30, 2025

The 32-page picture book is being published by HarperCollins Children's Books and was illustrated by Ariel Landy.

According to a news release from the publisher, the book follows Zara and her friends, who are attending a Halloween party thrown by the "big kids" at Hickory Elementary School.

"Everything is spooky ... a little too spooky! The vibes are so scary that Zara and the younger kids worry they won't be able to have fun. Will the students -- big and small -- learn to work together to throw the perfect party?"

"Since I was little, Halloween has always been my favorite holiday, so I've been looking forward to this book for a long time," James said in the release. "I'm excited to bring that joy and genuine love for all things Halloween into this story for young kids to connect with and even learn an important lesson through this spooky, fun time of year."

This will be James' third children's book published by HarperCollins, following "I Promise" and "I Am More Than."

James, 40, is a four-time NBA Most Valuable Player, a four-time champion and the leading scorer in NBA history. He has yet to play this season -- his 23rd -- because of a sciatica issue.

--Field Level Media