Download Free Little Troublemaker Activity Sheets for the Babies
One thing I’ve been doing lately is arts and crafts. I’ve been coloring, doing puzzles and basically getting back to the playful version of me who simply needs to escape the madness of the world. Sooo it was important for me to do something additional to accompany my latest book …
Love libraries? Here’s How To Support Them And Me For National Library Week
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 …
When You Can’t Trust A Room With Your Name: Little Troublemaker Defends Her Name
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 …
Join Me and Girl Scouts River Valley for a RISING TROUBLEMAKER Book Club Event
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 …
A List of Over 200 Black-Owned Bookstores in the United States
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. Black-owned bookstores are more than just places to buy books. They are cultural hubs, safe spaces, and community centers that uplift …
History is Written in Ink: How Books Disrupt for the Greater Good
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 …
I’m teaching a FREE Masterclass: Write That Book in 2025!
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 …
When Your Name Demands a Stand: Little Troublemaker Defends Her Name is Coming!
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. I was pushed into this classroom to introduce myself and I immediately knew I couldn’t trust that room with my name: Ifeoluwa. I knew they …
Who Are We When the Stakes Are High?
First of all, lemme say that it’s EXHAUSTING living through historical times. Like… I miss precedented times so bad and I want them back. 😭 I think back to my high school days when I would read about historical events with a sense of disbelief. I would ask myself “How …
How to Write a Book: A 10-Step Guide
Writing a book is both an art and a science. It’s a journey that demands creativity, discipline, and strategic planning. I’ve written 4 New York Times bestselling books in 8 years, and I’ve used the same formula to make each happen. And now, I want to help more people get …