Books

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. Black-owned bookstores are more than just places to buy books. They are cultural hubs, safe spaces, and community centers that uplift …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

11 editors rejected my first book.  They thought it was too risky. They thought it wouldn’t sell, and one editor said yes, and that book, I’m Judging you, became an instant New York Times bestselling book.  I’ve since written 4 books in 8 years.  All of them are bestsellers. Shout …

You know that kid, who is a tiny rebel with a cause, with a strong side-eye and a giant smile and a kind spirit. They’re confident (sometimes to a fault. HA!). Big feelings, big personality, small package. I was her. I am her. You might be her. You might be …

This week, I kick off the return of the podcast with a Letter to my Younger Self. I’m telling her 5 things to remember as this journey of life flows. The lessons that she would have wanted to know early, and not just from trial by fire. And to do …