Tanisia “Tee” Moore ain’t just your average storyteller—she’s the heartbeat of African American narratives, lovingly dubbed “your family’s favorite author.” Whether she’s crafting tales for the young under her own name or diving into adult contemporary romance as Nisia Roye, Tee’s stories are woven with the rich tapestry of Black culture and life lessons that [ Read the full article… ]
28 Days
Day 27: Sarah Warren
Sarah is a former early childhood educator. Her celebrity picture book, Charlotte and the Nutcracker (Random House, 2021) received a starred review from Kirkus, which called it a “satisfying story of inspiration, dedication, perseverance.” Warren’s debut nonfiction picture book, Dolores Huerta: A Hero to Migrant Workers was picked for the Amelia Bloomer Top Ten Book List [ Read the full article… ]
Day 26: Tony Weaver, Jr.
Tony Weaver, Jr. is an award-winning writer, educator, and influencer. He founded the social impact organization Weird Enough, whose mission is to use the narrative ability of graphic novels to foster greater self-awareness, social responsibility, and agency in students. He is the creator of the WEBTOON Original series The UnCommons and author of Weirdo, a [ Read the full article… ]
Day 25: Dare Coulter
You can’t spell heart without art, and Dare Coulter has worked to create a career that focuses around heart-felt presentations of the human experience, life, joy, and resilience. Dare is an award-winning professional sculptor, artist, muralist, and illustrator. Her most recent notable work includes a 200ft mural (with Kotis Street Art) in Greensboro honoring oft-unmentioned [ Read the full article… ]
Day 24: Kern Carter
Day 23: Malcolm Newsome
Malcolm Newsome is a traditionally published children’s book author and cyber security expert from the Chicago area who has a deep passion for telling stories of hope and possibilities. When he’s not writing or spending time with family, you’ll find him either reading, spending time outside in his mini-orchard, or being a lumberjack. Malcolm is [ Read the full article… ]
Day 22: Stephanie Seales
Stephanie Seales is the California-born daughter of Panamanian immigrants and the author of the Caldecott Honor and CSK Illustrator Medal-winning book My Daddy Is a Cowboy, illustrated by C.G. Esperanza (Abrams, June 2024), and the upcoming Jodie Doesn’t Love Dogs (Candlewick, Spring 2027). Stephanie is a children’s literature expert who’s worked in nearly every aspect [ Read the full article… ]
Day 21: Bea Jackson
Bea Jackson is the New York Times bestselling illustrator of Parker Looks Up and From My Head to My Toes. Bea loves telling stories through her art, from dynamic and diverse character design, to delightfully fun and energetic children’s book illustrations. She attended the College for Creative Studies and was the Grand Prize Winner of the L Ron Hubbard’s [ Read the full article… ]