50 Cent
Most know 50 Cent for his hard-as-nails hip-hop persona, but he showed his vulnerable side in a 2011 cautionary tale for teens.
Tiki & Ronde Barber
These NFL twins teamed up to pen an inspirational sports-centric book about perseverance and working together.
Jimmy Buffett
The "Margaritaville" singer-songwriter set out to attract a younger generation of Parrotheads with a picture book co-written with his daughter.
Laura Bush
The former first lady channeled her past career as a librarian and educator for this collaboration with her daughter Jenna.
Stephen Colbert
This comedic faux pundit parlayed his trademark satire into a 2012 children's release.
Chris Colfer
Kurt Hummel from "Glee" has become an influential character for teens, but 21-year-old Colfer's new book series takes aim at tweens.
Taye Diggs
Prime-time star Diggs focused his "little lit" efforts on bolstering kids' self-esteem.
Fran Drescher
The star of '90s hit "The Nanny" proved there's more to her than just that signature whiny voice; her first kids' book debuted last year.
Bob Dylan
Though he was involved in a recent literary scandal, the folk legend made literary news in 2010 with a book based on his song lyrics.
Ricky Gervais
The comedian is known for scathing send-ups of Hollywood's elite and biting cable TV sitcoms, but for kids, he sticks to goofy nonsense.
Callista Gingrich
The wife of former House Speaker Newt Gingrich had a best-seller with the 2011 historic travels of Ellis the Elephant.
Perez Hilton
Salacious gossip isn't the only thing this blogger knows how to write; he released a 2011 book about not fitting in.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
This legendary former Lakers MVP is quite the history buff, and his 2012 educational book helps kids explore the past.
Madonna
Back in 2003, Madonna added "author" to a laundry list of job descriptions that includes pop icon, director and fashion designer.
Eli & Peyton Manning
The Super Bowl MVP and his Bronco brother worked with their former NFL player dad for a 2009 feel-good book.
Paul McCartney
Sir Paul is a well-known animal activist, so it's fitting that his kids' book features animals fighting for their rights.
President Barack Obama
In his 2010 book, the president shared the inspirational stories of such American icons as Georgia O'Keeffe and Cesar Chavez, in order to help today's kids honor the past.
Queen Latifah
The pioneering rapper-turned-actress had a late-'80s hit with "Ladies First" and keeps the feminist spirit going in this story that proves girls can do anything.
LeAnn Rimes
The pop-country singer put out a 2003 book about a skittish young jaguar who faces her fears.
Tori Spelling
While Spelling's books for adults focus on celebrity, motherhood and crafting, her kids' book looks at a modern-day pampered princess.
Sting
This international pop star reworked a kid-friendly biblical story for his 2001 picture book.
Justin Tuck
For his 2011 debut, this NFL defensive end fondly remembered his animated upbringing in a big family.
Kristi Yamaguchi
The figure-skating gold medalist and reality TV star encouraged kids to follow their dreams in her 2011 book.
Al Yankovic
The king of pop parody dropped the "Weird" from his name when his book on childhood dreams went to print in 2011.
