Chosen and Cherished is a heartfelt and inspiring middle-grade novel for Black girls ages 9–12, following 11-year-old Zariah Faith Johnson—a creative, big-hearted girl quietly navigating questions of confidence, identity, and faith. Though she believes in God, Zariah struggles with feeling “not enough” at school, comparing herself to others, and learning to embrace her light complexion and natural hair in a world that often sends mixed messages about beauty. Through the love of her family, the guidance of scripture, and her growing voice, Zariah begins to discover what it truly means to be chosen, cherished, and made in God’s image.