TOMONOSHi!
PUBLISHING
TV & FILM
FROM PAPER TO THE SCREEN
TOMONOSHi! Publishing stories extend beyond the page into animated television, introducing young audiences to imaginative worlds, bold characters, and culturally rich storytelling. Our adaptations honor the heart of each book while expanding the universe for new generations of dreamers.
BRINGING
TOMONOSHi! PUBLISHING STORIES
TO THE SCREEN
NOW PLAYING ON DISNEY
HEY A.J.!
THE ANIMATED SERIES
STREAMING ON DISNEY JUNIOR AND DISNEY+
SERIES SUMMARY: A joyful, imagination‑driven animated series based on the bestselling TOMONOSHi! Publishing’s book series HEY A.J.!. The show follows A.J., a wildly curious Black girl whose everyday moments explode into extraordinary adventures with her friends and family. Each episode celebrates creativity, problem‑solving, and the magic of seeing the world differently.
THEMES
IMAGINATION AS A SUPERPOWER — A.J.’s creativity doesn’t just shape her world; it transforms it.
FAMILY, FRIENDSHIP, AND COMMUNITY — The relationships around A.J. give her courage, grounding, and joy.
CREATIVE PROBLEM‑SOLVING — Every adventure invites kids to think flexibly, bravely, and collaboratively.
REPRESENTATION AND JOY — Centering a Black girl’s wonder, brilliance, and everyday magic.
EVERYDAY MAGIC — Ordinary moments become extraordinary when seen through A.J.’s eyes.
EDUCATIONAL
ALIGNMENT
SOCIAL‑EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Empathy, self‑expression, emotional awareness, and navigating friendships.
EARLY LITERACY AND VOCABULARY — Rich language, playful dialogue, and story‑driven learning moments.
CREATIVE THINKING AND STORYTELLING — Encouraging kids to imagine, invent, and narrate their own worlds.
CULTURAL REPRESENTATION AND IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT — Affirming diverse families, traditions, and lived experiences.
The HEY A.J. series is directly inspired by the original TOMONOSHi! Publishing books, expanding A.J.’s world with new characters, new adventures, and new lessons while staying true to the spirit of the stories.
MEET THE CAST
WATCH THE OFFICIAL SERIES TRAILER
Now streaming on Disney+
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HEY A.J.!
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Now streaming on Disney+ · HEY A.J.! ·
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TOMONOSHi!
Publishing
Adaptations in Development
TOMONOSHi! Publishing continues to develop new animated and live‑action projects based on our growing library of stories. Each adaptation is crafted with the same commitment to imagination, identity, and cultural richness that defines our books.