Aku

Name: Aku
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Journey to Ibra

Micah Johnson

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26 May 2026

Children's & young adult fiction & true stories; Kids

Blast off into a sci-fi adventure in this electrifying debut novel starring Aku-the groundbreaking 3D character who graced the cover of TIME Magazine.

This special paperback edition features cosmic sprayed edges as well as interior covers displaying a curated selection of the same Aku fan art as the hardcover.

""The plot is compelling and fast paced, with nonstop adventure....

An entertaining sci-fi romp with grounded, real-world tween struggles.""-School Library Journal

Aku has always dreamed of becoming an astronaut. It's easier to picture life among the stars than deal with the bully at school-or the pain of his grandfather's mysterious disappearance. But when a strange space helmet shows up in his basement, Aku is pulled into something far bigger than he ever imagined.

The space helmet doesn't just look cool-it teleports him to Ibra, a distant planet under siege. There, precious Lunaberries are being stolen by a ruthless space militia, and Aku's grandfather may be the key to stopping them. With the help of his best friends and a few unlikely allies, Aku must dream bigger than ever before, find the courage to lead, and discover that bravery isn't about having no fear-it's about rising above it.

By: Micah Johnson
Imprint: Miscellaneous
Country of Publication: United States
Volume: 1
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 140mm,
Weight: 369g
ISBN: 9780593811801
ISBN 10: 0593811801
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 26 May 2026
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Other merchandise
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Micah Johnson, a former Major League Baseball player turned artist, is the creator of the phenomenon that is Aku. After overhearing a young boy ask his mom if astronauts could be Black, Micah was inspired to create Aku, a 3D animated boy wearing an oversized astronaut helmet. That same year, Micah created a fine art piece that catapulted him from retired athlete to creator of the ""2020 NFT of the Year."" Aku- Journey to Ibra is Aku's origin story and Micah's first book. He lives in Maine with his wife and daughter.

Reviews for Aku: Journey to Ibra

""The plot is compelling and fast paced, with nonstop adventure....An entertaining sci-fi romp with grounded, real-world tween struggles."" —School Library Journal ""Debut author Johnson’s straightforward, easy-to-follow storytelling includes some satisfying twists for the intrepid explorers....A dynamic series opener ideal for those who enjoy fast-paced, high-stakes adventure."" —Kirkus Reviews