The Kid in the Courtroom
Written by Cayden Brown
Where You’ll Find It
Retail listings will go live worldwide on May 19, 2026 across over 40,000 retailers, bookstores, libraries, and schools.
Signed hardcover copies are available exclusively through
Trespass Publishing.
About The Book
The Kid in the Courtroom tells the story of a young boy searching for his voice while caught in the middle of a confusing custody battle, where life-changing decisions are made by adults—and a judge who never asks to hear from him.
The book explores the emotions children experience when their voices go unheard in decisions about their lives, and reminds readers that no matter how young someone may be, their voice deserves to be heard.
Through this story, Cayden hopes to provide the resource he wishes he had growing up—one that helps children feel seen, heard, and empowered, while encouraging families to have meaningful conversations about emotions that often go unspoken during difficult family changes.
Early Praise for
The Kid in the Courtroom
“…Him leaning upon his personal experiences and putting pen to paper to craft such a motivating book for young people to read is truly awe-inspiring!”
“He is an AMAZING young man who continues to set a wonderful example for so many young people.”
The Honorable David Law Judge, Michigan 52nd District Court, 1st Division“An empowering picture book that reassures children their voices matter, even during the uncertainty of divorce and court proceedings.”
“With warmth and clarity, it helps young readers understand that they are seen, heard, and valued—no matter the outcome.”
Maria Dismondy Award-winning children’s author of the bestselling book Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun“I started to recognize that I am still healing. So his message is not just about the voices of young people not being heard, it’s also about the history of what happens to children in this country—even myself, as a child whose voice was silenced.”
“I am in awe. And I think what I walked away with is that we all are human.”
Cole Williams Executive Director, The Delta Project
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International Editions
The Kid in the Courtroom is available globally in English, with additional language editions forthcoming.