Children’s Author
Charli Rae
Charli Rae is a children’s author from Baltimore whose stories blend cultural authenticity with imaginative wonder. She is the creator of The Crowned Ones series, inspired by the CROWN Act, and the author of The Under, a middle grade speculative novel set in East Baltimore where three kids uncover a hidden world beneath their block. Her work centers Black joy, community, and resilience while opening doors for all children to see themselves in magical, empowering ways.
About Charli Rae
I write to build legacy.Storytelling has been part of me since childhood, before I had the language and before I believed I belonged in this space. My work is for children who deserve to feel powerful, soft, loud, grieving, magical, and whole.This is not about chasing trends but building a body of work where our stories exist in full. My middle grade speculative novel The Under follows three kids in East Baltimore who uncover a hidden world beneath their block. I am also the creator of The Crowned Ones series, inspired by the CROWN Act, and I write picture books that celebrate Black family, joy, and tradition.Middle Grade. Picture Books. Literacy work in Baltimore.No code switching. No permission needed.
For professional inquiries Please reach out to my agent:
Sara Megibow, Megibow Literary Agency - [email protected]
BooksMiddle GradeThe Under – A speculative novel set in East Baltimore. When Erik, Kris, and Ty discover a portal in their neighborhood bodega freezer, they enter a hidden world where names glow in bricks and missions appear out of nowhere. It finally sees them—but the more they shine in The Under, the more they begin to fade at home.
The Crowned Ones (series) – Early chapter books inspired by the CROWN Act. In Maneville, Black children discover magical powers tied to their hair. Each book celebrates identity, community, and resilience while they learn to shine in a world that tries to silence them.
Coded Roots (series) – A middle grade series about two brothers who rebuild an underground tech lab to resist a system that erases memories. A story of sibling loyalty, community, and the power of reclaiming what was lost.
The Future We Built (series) – STEM-driven speculative adventures where Black and brown kids use innovation, code, and creativity to fight censorship and claim space for their voices.Picture BooksI Love My Loud House
A joyful tribute to big family love, tradition, and the organized chaos of Black households.Daddy Does My Hair
A celebration of care, tenderness, and Black fatherhood through the act of doing hair.Miss Rhonda’s Couch Is Red
A soft, powerful story about therapy, trust, and healing for kids navigating big emotions.Zuri Signs to the Sky
A Deaf Black girl finds her voice through signing, connection, and the stars.
Community & VisionThis work is about more than books. It is about building something bigger.A children’s literacy program rooted in Baltimore will bring back to school drives, holiday giveaways, and community reading events that remind Black children they matter in real life as much as they do in stories.The long-term vision is a boutique literary agency that centers underrepresented authors, giving a platform to voices with the talent but without the mic. The goal is to open doors, build careers, and shift the industry from the inside.Every story written is part of this mission. Legacy, access, and power are always at the center.