At 12 and Under Publishing, we equip children for today's world

Home is more than a place.
It is the memories we make, the people we love, and the
communities that shape who we become.
In Seguimos Aquí (We’re Still Here), Jariel and Roselyn discover that
even when challenges arise, hope, learning, and working together
can help families build brighter futures. Along the way, they learn
important lessons about homeownership,community, and the
power of believing that everyone deserves a place to belong.
Filled with warmth, family, and Puerto Rican culture, this inspiring
story reminds readers that when we care for one another and invest
in our communities, we can create a future where generations
continue to thrive. Because home is notjust where we live.
It’s where our stories continue.
Seguimos aquí. We’re still here.

Jalen is smart, funny, and creative.

But when it comes to multiplication… he feels stuck.

In a vibrant classroom and a neighborhood full of life, Jalen struggles to understand times tables that just don’t seem to make sense. While his classmates, Malyn and Zara, begin to catch on, Jalen starts to wonder if math just isn’t for him—until his teacher, Mr. G, shows him something unexpected.

From the basketball court to everyday moments, Jalen discovers that multiplication isn’t just something you memorize—it’s something you can see, feel, and understand.

Perfect for students in grades 2–3, this fun and relatable story highlights a critical turning point: mastering multiplication in the 3rd grade often shapes whether students begin to enjoy math or avoid it. It also builds the confidence and foundation needed for long-term academic success, including the path toward college and future opportunities.

You’re not bad at math…

you just haven’t seen it the right way yet.