Honesty takes courage
The book's line is "The truth will set you free. First somebody has to say it out loud." Why telling the truth is one of the bravest things a kid can do, and what secrets cost.
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Everything you need to cover The Truth Seekers, a middle-grade novel by R.R. Anders: fast facts, descriptions, a bio, images to download, interview topics, and a way to request an interview.
Fast facts
The Truth Seekers at a glance
- Title
- The Truth Seekers
- Series
- The Adventures of Stella and Rylee, Book One
- Author
- R.R. Anders (pen name), a Florida author
- Genre
- Middle-grade fantasy mystery
- Ages
- 9 to 12, grades 4 to 7
- Length
- 19 chapters, with an illustration for every chapter
- Release
- November 17, 2026, paperback and Kindle. Kindle pre-order open. Kindle listing on Amazon
- Themes
- Telling the truth when it's hard; Choices that ripple; Sisters and family; Courage that is scared and goes anyway; Real friendship; Missing someone you love
- Content
- Clean and family friendly: no profanity, no gore, no romance beyond a crush
- Website
- thetruthseekersbook.com
Book description Author
About the book
Short (about 50 words)
Twin sisters Stella and Rylee Martin find a book in their attic with their own names stamped on the cover, and inherit a calling: helping kids at a crossroads make true choices. Stella dreams the future. Rylee always knows where to be. A clean, funny middle-grade fantasy mystery for ages 9 to 12.
Long (back cover)
Thirteen-year-old Stella Martin has started over at so many schools she has the routine down cold: pick the outfit, flash the fierce face, survive. Castle Hill, Maine, is more of the same. Then her new history teacher says something impossible. He knew her father. The father who died when Stella was five. The father nobody will talk about.
What the Martin twins find in their attic is a book with their own names stamped on the cover, a calling handed down for hundreds of years, and a job description with no hours, no pay, and a whole lot of destiny. Stella dreams the future. Her sister Rylee always knows exactly where to be. And somewhere out there is a boy at a crossroads, running out of time, with no idea someone else is already whispering in his ear.
The truth is supposed to set you free. First it has to find you.
About R.R. Anders
Short bio
R.R. Anders is a Florida author with a master's in English and creative writing. The Truth Seekers is her first novel.
Long bio
R.R. Anders grew up in a small town in Michigan, the oldest of three sisters, in a house where imagination was the main form of entertainment. She wrote her first stories for her sisters and never quite stopped, and went on to earn a master's in English and creative writing. The Truth Seekers is her first novel and the first book in The Adventures of Stella and Rylee, a series about two very different twins, the gift they share, and the people who need them to be brave. She lives in Florida with her family.
R.R. Anders is a pen name. Please use it in all coverage.
Video
Book trailer
A 50-second trailer for The Truth Seekers. Embed it from the player, or download the MP4 for broadcast and social use (credit: R.R. Anders).
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Images and logos
Free to use in coverage of The Truth Seekers. Credit: R.R. Anders.
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Book cover (high resolution)
The Truth Seekers by R.R. Anders, Kindle cover, 1600 x 2560 JPG. Credit: R.R. Anders.
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Book cover (web size)
The Truth Seekers cover, 600 x 960 WebP for web articles. Credit: R.R. Anders.
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Press graphic
Wide press graphic with the release date, 1600 x 900 JPG. Credit: R.R. Anders.
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Title logo
The Truth Seekers title logo, transparent PNG. Credit: R.R. Anders.
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Emblem
The Truth Seekers emblem, transparent PNG, 512 x 512. Credit: R.R. Anders.
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Stella and Rylee Martin
Twins Stella (olive jacket, the book) and Rylee (cream cardigan, the compass). Character art, WebP. Credit: R.R. Anders.
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Stella Martin
Stella Martin, Narrator and Truth Seeker: olive military-style jacket, the book, and a sly grin. Character art, WebP. Credit: R.R. Anders.
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Rylee Martin
Rylee Martin, Twin sister and Truth Seeker: cream cardigan and the compass. Character art, WebP. Credit: R.R. Anders.
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Drake
Drake, The new hire at Mrs. P's. Character art, WebP. Credit: R.R. Anders.
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Mr. Wigglesworth
Mr. Wigglesworth, Homeroom and history teacher. Character art, WebP. Credit: R.R. Anders.
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Mrs. P
Mrs. P, Owner of the ice cream shop. Character art, WebP. Credit: R.R. Anders.
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For interviews
Interview topics
Twins who are total opposites
Stella is street smart and dramatic; Rylee is book smart and always one backup ahead. What sisters who are nothing alike can teach each other.
Choices that ripple
The Seekers premise: one small choice can change a whole life, and every life it touches after that.
Writing clean books for ages 9 to 12
Building suspense, humor and real stakes with no profanity and no gore, so grown-ups can hand the book over with confidence.
Brave versus acting brave
Stella learns the difference between flashing a fierce face and being scared and going anyway.
Grief, handled gently
The twins lost their dad when they were five. How a funny book can still be honest about missing someone.
The new kid, again
Stella has started over at so many schools she has a routine. Talking with kids about moving and fitting in.
Family read-alouds
Short chapters that end on hooks, an illustration for every chapter, and conversation starters for the drive home.
Free activities for classrooms and libraries
A spoiler-light discussion guide by part of the book, coloring pages, word searches, a secret code, a seek-and-find, a site-wide treasure hunt and a character quiz.
Stories written for sisters
The author grew up the oldest of three sisters in a house where imagination was the main entertainment, wrote her first stories for them, and went on to earn a master's in English and creative writing.
Sample interview questions
- The Truth Seekers is your first novel. Where did Stella and Rylee come from?
- Why twins, and why make them such opposites?
- The tagline says somebody has to say the truth out loud. Why build a book for kids around honesty?
- Stella dreams the future and Rylee always knows where to be. How did you choose their gifts?
- You grew up the oldest of three sisters. How much of that shows up in Stella and Rylee?
- You studied English and creative writing. How did that shape the way you wrote for younger readers?
- The twins lost their dad when they were five. How did you balance grief with humor?
- What does a clean, family-friendly book mean to you, and why does it matter to parents?
- What do you hope 9 to 12 year olds take away from the book?
- How can teachers, librarians and book clubs use The Truth Seekers?
News
Press release
Press release coming soon. For anything you need now, email hello@mail.thetruthseekersbook.com.
For journalists and event hosts
Press FAQ
Is R.R. Anders available for interviews?
Yes. Send a request with the form on this page or email hello@mail.thetruthseekersbook.com, and R.R. Anders will reply within two business days.
Can I use the cover and images in my coverage?
Yes. The cover, logo, character art and press graphics on this page may be used for coverage of The Truth Seekers. Please credit R.R. Anders.
Is R.R. Anders a pen name?
Yes. R.R. Anders is the pen name of a Florida author with a master's in English and creative writing. The Truth Seekers is her first novel.
When does The Truth Seekers come out?
The Truth Seekers comes out November 17, 2026, in paperback and Kindle. Kindle pre-orders are open on Amazon now.
Can I request a school visit, library event or book club appearance?
Yes. Choose school visit, library event or book club in the request form and include your dates, and R.R. Anders will reply within two business days.
Media contact
Request an interview or event
Podcasts, radio, TV, print, blogs, school visits, library events and book clubs. Email hello@mail.thetruthseekersbook.com or use this form.