NOTE: We teamed up with Freedom Fire for this Kaya Morgan’s Crowning Achievement Giveaway. All opinions are our own; we were under no obligation to give a positive review. Giveaway prize provided by Freedom Fire.
The best part about attending a Renaissance Faire? It’s not the electric ambiance, the nerdy togetherness, the medieval music, or even the historic food and dazzling trinkets. It’s the fact that you’re free to be whoever you want to be! You can don a costume, step back in time, and transform into anyone you want for an afternoon, from a jouster to a jester or a faerie to a queen.
In Kaya Morgan’s Crowning Achievement by Jill Tew, Kaya Morgan has her sights set royally high. She wants to be the first Black Queen of the Faire, something that she and her dad dreamed of achieving together. Ren Faire was their thing, her dad was an Archer, and they spent their summers at the faire together since she was 4 years old. But after her dad passed away two years ago, Kaya hasn’t returned.
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This summer, though, she’s headed to the Faire’s apprentice camp, where she’s hoping to secure the role as Queen’s Apprentice, the first step on her journey to wearing the crown herself. But when the role she wants is given to another girl and she’s cast as a Court Jester, Kaya isn’t thrilled, especially after discovering some uncomfortable reasons why.
Kaya Morgan’s Crowning Achievement
A vibrant and heart-warming novel about the unforgettable joys of the Renaissance Faire, overcoming grief through cherished memories, and remaining true to yourself—even in cosplay.
For as long as she could remember, Kaya Morgan has spent her summers with her dad at the greatest place on Earth: The Renaissance Faire. Full of performers cosplaying as thieving pirates, enchanting fairies, and courageous heroes, the Ren Faire has always been a place where anyone could be anything they wanted to be. And for as long as she could remember, Kaya and her dad have dreamed of her someday being named the first Black Queen of the Faire.
Unfortunately for the last two summers, Kaya has been known as something else: the girl with the dead dad. But she’s not going to let anyone stop her from taking her place as the Queen’s apprentice (the first step on her journey towards Queen). But when the role is given to the pretty and blonde Jessie, the only spot left for Kaya is the Court Jester (who doesn’t even come with a crown).
It’s bad enough that it’s another summer at the Ren Faire without her dad, and that her family thinks her love of medieval times is weird. But with everyone around Kaya determined to put her in a role she doesn’t want to be in, Kaya must decide whether to hold onto her old dreams no matter what, or realize that it’s okay for new dreams to become reality.
Kaya Morgan’s Crowning Achievement
AUTHOR: Jill Tew
PUBLISHER: Freedom Fire
DATE: April 1, 2025
Loaded with Renasissance Faire hijinks, puns galore, and important themes about healing, being true to who you are, and breaking unjust barriers. This story feels like summer sunshine, nerdy joy, and it’ll have readers planning a trip to their local Ren Faire!
Ready to spend your summer at the Ren Faire with Kaya? We teamed up with our friends at Freedom Fire for a giveaway. Ready to enter? Grab your favorite adult and have them enter below for your chance to WIN!
Kaya Morgan’s Crowning Achievement Giveaway:
WHAT DO I WIN?:
THREE (3) lucky winners will receive a hardcover copy of Kaya Morgan’s Crowning Achievement by Jill Tew, generously provided by Freedom Fire.
HOW DO I ENTER?:
Grab a parent or guardian and have them fill out the form below by April 16, 2025 at 11:59pm ET.
Giveaway runs from 04/02/25 at 03:00 pm ET through 04/16/25 at 11:59 pm. Open to US residents ONLY. Be sure to read the fully detailed rules HERE before entering.
NOTE: THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED AND THE WINNERS HAVE BEEN CONTACTED.
You must be 18 or older to enter. Please, only ONE entry per person. If selected as a winner, we will provide your parent/guardian with an affidavit to confirm that you are a valid winner who has permission to win. They will be REQUIRED to sign and return the affidavit to YAYOMG! to claim your prize. Prizes will NOT be mailed out without signed parental consent.
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