Dr. Adrea (pronounced AY-dree-ah) Theodore is a mother, pediatrician, and debut children’s book author. Her picture book, A History of Me, was published on January 18, 2022 by Neal Porter Books and is illustrated by Erin K. Robinson. Adrea’s passion for the holistic well-being of children is evidenced through her work at a child advocacy [ Read the full article… ]
28 Days
Day 25: Bryan Patrick Avery
Bryan Patrick Avery got hooked on stories and mysteries when he encountered the Bobbsey Twins at the age of 7. Today, Bryan is a member of the Amplify Black Voices inaugural cohort, serves on the board of directors of the Northern California Chapter of Mystery Writers of America, and is the recipient of an [ Read the full article… ]
Day 24: Shanna Miles
Named after a character in a novel, Shanna Reed Miles was destined to have a literary path. She wrote her first book in elementary school and shared it with a cousin. Fast forward to adulthood. Shanna found her home as a high school librarian, a fulfilling job that brought her back to her roots. A [ Read the full article… ]
Day 23 – Sarah Dass
Today’s author is a mirror author for me. One existence by day, another by night. No, we’re not superheros (or are we?) but children’s lit authors with day jobs! There’s a special type of focus needed when the rigors of the day job have to be sloughed off in order to engage with an entire [ Read the full article… ]
Day 22: Alleanna Harris
I’m a nonfiction fan. I especially love reading biographies of unsung African American heroes. I think it’s important for all kids to know about important contributions Black people have made to United States history, and I’m glad that talented illustrators like Alleanna Harris are bringing these stories to life. Since entering the field of children’s [ Read the full article… ]
Day 21: David Anthony Durham
David Anthony Durham is the author of a trilogy of fantasy novels set in Acacia: The Sacred Band, The Other Lands, and The War with The Mein, as well as the historical novels The Risen, Pride of Carthage, Walk Through Darkness, and Gabriel’s Story. His first fantasy novel for children, The Shadow Prince, was published in October 2021, and his next The [ Read the full article… ]
Day 20: Vera Ahiyya
You may know her as The Tutu Teacher, a book influencer whose smile is as radiant as her book spotlights. Or maybe you’ve seen her viral video that has racked up more than 190,000 views on YouTube and been watched by millions, Let’s Talk About Race. Vera Ahiyya celebrates reading and spreads understanding with her [ Read the full article… ]
Day 19: J. Dillard
J. Dillard (known as the “Barberpreneur”) is a former managing partner for ConAllegiance, a consulting firm based out of Atlanta, Georgia. He is a master barber, a certified consultant, and an industry leader who started cutting his own hair at the age of ten. After many trials and tribulations, he began cutting hair professionally in [ Read the full article… ]