I Promise is a beautiful book. Illustrator Nina Mata's colors are bright and her children diverse ... be the first to tell you that promises are not enough. "When I was growing up in Akron ...

But unfortunately, he couldn't be there so I made sure I gave a promise to myself when I was a kid, before I had kids, that no matter any circumstance, I'm gonna make sure I'm there for my children.

and families respond to I PROMISE and its message of encouragement. With this next book, we want to continue inspiring kids everywhere to keep dreaming big and not let anything hold them back.

My foster mom, Esther, and I were incredibly close. She made me promise not to name my kids after her. I found another way to honor her. I was 10 months old when Esther came into my life.

Kids and family week is brought to you by Aurora ... Over time, I have pretty much narrowed down my mission to one goal. I promise not to put two more douchebags in the world.

The Los Angeles Lakers superstar, 38, shared the moment he signed a copy of his children's book I Promise for a young girl wearing a jersey with his number on it at his team's game against the New ...