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Somali Cultural Festival
Somali Cultural Festival When I wrote "Little Brother For Sale" in 2018, I never thought it would be translated into multiple languages. But sometimes, your work runs far past your wildest dreams. "Little Brother For Sale" is now available in Swedish and Somali by @somabookspublisher Last December, I had the incredible privilege of travelling all the way to Stockholm to present at the @somaliskkulturfestival December 9th 2023 marked the start of the Somalisk Kulturfestival in Sweden. It was a phenomenal success, attracting over 300 children to various activities and approximately 800 visitors overall. This remarkable turnout is a testament to Somali culture’s vibrant...
Dear Black Child
An inspiring love letter to Black children from all cultures, this book is a celebration of their beauty, joy, and resilience.
Top 6 Tools for Authors
How can you make your work, and thus your life, as an author easier? What tools and resources do you need on hand to streamline your process? Today, I am sharing six tools that I use regularly - the best part is that all of these are on my phone so they’re always at my fingertips!
Getting the Kids to Read!
So the number one question authors on Instagram get is this: how can I get my child to love reading? While it’s a very frequently asked question, it’s also one of the most fun to answer because there are oh, so many ways. If you love books yourself, this will come so naturally to you and you’re probably already halfway there. But let’s say you’re one of those people who only read for homework, is there still hope for your kids?
Diversity in Children’s Books
You probably still remember the books that filled your shelves as a child. Rows and rows of colorful spines with the same white-washed stories. Characters named Jill and Jane and Sam and George, white Christmases and blue skies. Compelling stories that sucked you in but subconsciously made your experiences seem less important. How old were you when you realized this? What happened when and if you tried to change this?