If I had to subtitle the Book of Judges, it would be: The Israelites Are at Their Foolishness Again. Because the way they stay cutting up is next-level. Every time the leader God appointed died, they immediately forgot everything they learned. Like clockwork. They’d go from “We love God forever!” …

It’s National Library Week, and I LOVE LOVE LOVE libraries! In a library is where I got my first ever email address (shoutout to Harold Washington Library in downtown Chicago). And the work that librarians do is thankless! I’ve keynoted both the American Library Association AND the Public Library Association’s …

I used to HATE first days of school. 😩😩😩 Even though I’m chronically late, I would arrive a WHOLE HOUR early to go to all my classes early, and introduce myself to all my teachers. Why? Because I needed to tell them how to pronounce my name before they butchered …

Imagine a world where every child feels SEEN, HEARD, and CELEBRATED exactly as they are.  That’s the world we’re trying to build with my next children’s book, Little Troublemaker Defends Her Name. 📘 💖 This book isn’t just pages and pictures; it’s a love letter to every kid who’s ever …

Sooo I just finished the book of Joshua, and it made perfect sense why Moses ain’t make it to the Promised Land. CUZ WHO GON DO ALL THIS FIGHTING AT 120 YEARS OLD?!? Get somebody else to do it! And that person wae Joshua, son of Nun. He was young …

Sooo I just finished the book of Deuteronomy and it is simply a book of TED talk from Moses to the Israelites. In the first chapter, Moses gives recaps of their seasons in the wilderness. “Lemme tell y’all how we got here and why it took us 40 years to …

What happens when your name becomes a reason you have to stand up for yourself? Many of us grew up with names that teachers mispronounced and kids teased. When I was nine years old, we moved to the United States, and when I was pushed into this classroom to introduce …

I’ve been running my own company (Awe Luv Media) for 15 years, and the thing I know now more than ever is that the folks who excel in business have the RIGHT systems and tech stack in place. Because technology should be used to allow you to work smarter, not …

I’m doing the BIBLE in 365 reading plan on YouVersion and I just got past the part where Moses was on Mount Sinai for 40 days (Exodus 32) and while he was there, the Israelites convinced Aaron to make them the golden calf to worship. 😒😐 And God was like …

It is a dream come true to partner with the Girl Scouts River Valley, and this event thrills me cuz I get to bring my book for teens, RISING TROUBLEMAKER, to thousands of girls across the country for a virtual book club on May 15, 2025, from 7 – 8pm …

While big-box retailers and online giants make book-buying convenient, independent bookstores, especially Black-owned ones, offer something far more meaningful: a commitment to culture, diversity, and the power of storytelling. And as a 4-time New York times bestselling author myself, I value the work and support of Black-owned bookstores. They keep …

I see you. The one who is juggling 1,000 things at once. Not feeling like they are doing any of it particularly well. Friend, sister, daughter, colleague, boss, partner, mother, HUMAN. You’ve been holding it together by a thread and your shoulders have stayed by your ears. Those same shoulders …

Books have always been weapons of mass disruption. Books have sparked movements, shifted mindsets, and planted seeds of transformation. Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin played a critical role in shining a new light on slavery in America. Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart told the story of colonialism’s impact from …

Let’s make 2025 the year your book goes from dream to DONE! 📚 ​ And I’m so dedicated to it that I’ve created The Book Academy and I’m hosting a FREE masterclass called: From Idea to Ink: 7 Steps to Write & Publish Your Book! Mark your calendar: January 14th …

Every year at the top of the year, I declutter my spaces, both physical and digital. It’s so important for me that I refresh my life, and get organized so I can move with clarity and purpose. So I created an Annual Life Audit Checklist, a comprehensive document on organizing …

My skin is dry, but you can’t often tell because I’ve gotten a dope skincare routine to help me manage it. Cuz we gon GLOW REGARDLESS of the situation. Anywho, Chicago winters testttt my dryness. I woke up this morning and felt my skin was parched! Why? Because it’s 6 …