Renowned bestselling author Francesca Cavallo, celebrated worldwide for her transformative series Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls, has made a bold move—she’s chosen to self-publish her latest children’s book, Stellar Stories for Boys of the Future, through Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP).
This marks a significant chapter not just in Cavallo’s personal publishing journey, but in the broader shift we’re seeing across the literary world—where even established voices are embracing the freedom and sustainability that self-publishing offers.
Challenging Stereotypes Through Storytelling
Cavallo, whose Rebel Girls series sold over 8 million copies and spent over 100 weeks on the New York Times Bestsellers list, is now turning her storytelling lens toward boys. Her latest work dives deep into themes of emotional honesty, care, and empathy—traits not often highlighted in traditional tales centered around male characters.
“The stories are about reclaiming masculinity as a space full of care, honesty, and honor,” says the bestselling author. “These boys are not defined by bravado but by vulnerability and connection.”
Set across twelve vivid planets in outer space, the book presents male protagonists as learners, seekers, and survivors—characters who don’t need to be heroes to be loved, or hide their feelings to be accepted.
Why KDP? Creative Freedom with a Conscience
Cavallo’s decision to publish independently with KDP wasn’t just a business move—it was also a conscious choice rooted in sustainability. With KDP’s print-on-demand model, there’s no need for bulk print runs, which significantly reduces the environmental footprint of publishing.
“KDP takes a lot of the painful work away,” Cavallo shared. “It removes the guesswork of predicting print runs and is far more sustainable.”
For bestselling authors like her, the advantages of KDP go beyond sustainability. With up to 70% royalties on digital and 60% on print books, a global audience, and full creative control, it’s easy to see why more authors are turning to platforms like KDP to publish their stories their way.
Andrea Pasino, Head of KDP for France, Italy & Spain, welcomed her to the community, saying, “Authors like Francesca deserve the creative and commercial freedom to bring their stories to life, and be rewarded for it.”
A Global Vision
Set for release in nine languages, Stellar Stories for Boys of the Future has already begun to resonate with readers across cultures. Cavallo’s message is clear—boys deserve stories that reflect a broader, more compassionate version of masculinity.
And if history is any indication, this bestselling author’s latest venture might just change the game—again.