Author Sanyu
@authorsanyu.bsky.social
📚Children’s Book Author
Global Tales, African Hearts 🌍
📍Houston, Texas
Visit me at www.AuthorSanyu.com
Global Tales, African Hearts 🌍
📍Houston, Texas
Visit me at www.AuthorSanyu.com
It’s a beautiful thing when all the sudden you realize how much work you’ve shared with the world. 🌍
#babybooks #storytime #kidlit #kidsbooks #childrensbooks
#babybooks #storytime #kidlit #kidsbooks #childrensbooks
February 10, 2026 at 9:01 PM
It’s a beautiful thing when all the sudden you realize how much work you’ve shared with the world. 🌍
#babybooks #storytime #kidlit #kidsbooks #childrensbooks
#babybooks #storytime #kidlit #kidsbooks #childrensbooks
Reading an excerpt from ‘Jama and the Search for Courage’ by me (Sanyu Ntanda) for World Read Aloud Day! 👀 📚
Want to read the rest? Grab a copy on Amazon! ⭐️
#WorldReadAloudDay #ReadAloud #KidsBooks #KidLit #HoustonAuthor
Want to read the rest? Grab a copy on Amazon! ⭐️
#WorldReadAloudDay #ReadAloud #KidsBooks #KidLit #HoustonAuthor
February 4, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Reading an excerpt from ‘Jama and the Search for Courage’ by me (Sanyu Ntanda) for World Read Aloud Day! 👀 📚
Want to read the rest? Grab a copy on Amazon! ⭐️
#WorldReadAloudDay #ReadAloud #KidsBooks #KidLit #HoustonAuthor
Want to read the rest? Grab a copy on Amazon! ⭐️
#WorldReadAloudDay #ReadAloud #KidsBooks #KidLit #HoustonAuthor
I believe all kids, including African children, should be able to see themselves in stories.
One of my goals is to reach a global audience with my stories. If you feel inclined to participate in my goal, please share my posts, website, books, etc. Thanks for your support.
#africanliterature
One of my goals is to reach a global audience with my stories. If you feel inclined to participate in my goal, please share my posts, website, books, etc. Thanks for your support.
#africanliterature
January 19, 2026 at 4:29 PM
I believe all kids, including African children, should be able to see themselves in stories.
One of my goals is to reach a global audience with my stories. If you feel inclined to participate in my goal, please share my posts, website, books, etc. Thanks for your support.
#africanliterature
One of my goals is to reach a global audience with my stories. If you feel inclined to participate in my goal, please share my posts, website, books, etc. Thanks for your support.
#africanliterature
Very excited to share that my new children’s book has been released! It’s a classic rainy day story with an African backdrop.
Available on Amazon here a.co/d/fhRdnnY
#africanwriters #childrensbooks #rainydaystory #SocialEmotionalLearning
Available on Amazon here a.co/d/fhRdnnY
#africanwriters #childrensbooks #rainydaystory #SocialEmotionalLearning
January 19, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Very excited to share that my new children’s book has been released! It’s a classic rainy day story with an African backdrop.
Available on Amazon here a.co/d/fhRdnnY
#africanwriters #childrensbooks #rainydaystory #SocialEmotionalLearning
Available on Amazon here a.co/d/fhRdnnY
#africanwriters #childrensbooks #rainydaystory #SocialEmotionalLearning
My gorgeous family of 5 makes their way back on the stage! This time, in a classic kids rainy day story that gently teaches patience and mindfulness.
Come hang out with my characters here:
a.co/d/fhRdnnY
#kidslit
Come hang out with my characters here:
a.co/d/fhRdnnY
#kidslit
January 19, 2026 at 3:05 PM
My gorgeous family of 5 makes their way back on the stage! This time, in a classic kids rainy day story that gently teaches patience and mindfulness.
Come hang out with my characters here:
a.co/d/fhRdnnY
#kidslit
Come hang out with my characters here:
a.co/d/fhRdnnY
#kidslit
December 19, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Thank you to everyone who has supported this book, shared it with friends, or sent a kind word my way. Your encouragement keeps this journey beautiful.
#kidlit #africanwriters
#kidlit #africanwriters
December 11, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Thank you to everyone who has supported this book, shared it with friends, or sent a kind word my way. Your encouragement keeps this journey beautiful.
#kidlit #africanwriters
#kidlit #africanwriters
It’s so important to me that children see themselves in stories. That’s what keeps me motivated!
#AfricanWriters #AfricanLiterature
#AfricanWriters #AfricanLiterature
December 1, 2025 at 3:01 AM
It’s so important to me that children see themselves in stories. That’s what keeps me motivated!
#AfricanWriters #AfricanLiterature
#AfricanWriters #AfricanLiterature
Do you know other African Childrens Book Authors? Please comment their names/info below! Check out my latest kids book here
mybook.to/yAmo
mybook.to/yAmo
November 22, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Do you know other African Childrens Book Authors? Please comment their names/info below! Check out my latest kids book here
mybook.to/yAmo
mybook.to/yAmo
Mama and Koko are taking center stage! Please say hi to these adorable characters. Book link is here: a.co/d/bjHZ395
November 20, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Mama and Koko are taking center stage! Please say hi to these adorable characters. Book link is here: a.co/d/bjHZ395
Very excited about my upcoming release.
This story is for the little ones (ages 4 and under) and it’s the first children’s book I’ve written as an adult. One-year-old Koko (Jama’s sister) loves being in her mothers wrap and she tells us all about her day, in the village, with Mama.
#preschoolbook
This story is for the little ones (ages 4 and under) and it’s the first children’s book I’ve written as an adult. One-year-old Koko (Jama’s sister) loves being in her mothers wrap and she tells us all about her day, in the village, with Mama.
#preschoolbook
October 27, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Very excited about my upcoming release.
This story is for the little ones (ages 4 and under) and it’s the first children’s book I’ve written as an adult. One-year-old Koko (Jama’s sister) loves being in her mothers wrap and she tells us all about her day, in the village, with Mama.
#preschoolbook
This story is for the little ones (ages 4 and under) and it’s the first children’s book I’ve written as an adult. One-year-old Koko (Jama’s sister) loves being in her mothers wrap and she tells us all about her day, in the village, with Mama.
#preschoolbook
The Jama and Family Coloring & Activity book is here!
I’ve curated the journey of a beautiful African family of 5 together in several scenes from the continent.
Please help me 🙏🏽 by sharing this with anyone whose essence vibes with this creative experience!
Amazon link here: a.co/d/fHjg4Oz
I’ve curated the journey of a beautiful African family of 5 together in several scenes from the continent.
Please help me 🙏🏽 by sharing this with anyone whose essence vibes with this creative experience!
Amazon link here: a.co/d/fHjg4Oz
September 17, 2025 at 4:53 PM
The Jama and Family Coloring & Activity book is here!
I’ve curated the journey of a beautiful African family of 5 together in several scenes from the continent.
Please help me 🙏🏽 by sharing this with anyone whose essence vibes with this creative experience!
Amazon link here: a.co/d/fHjg4Oz
I’ve curated the journey of a beautiful African family of 5 together in several scenes from the continent.
Please help me 🙏🏽 by sharing this with anyone whose essence vibes with this creative experience!
Amazon link here: a.co/d/fHjg4Oz
In work and in life, sometimes the most meaningful moments are the pauses.
In this pause, we allow ourselves to slow down, recharge, and simply be present.
Just like in a good book, the magic isn’t only in the ending; it’s in the journey, the laughter, and even the quiet rest along the way.
In this pause, we allow ourselves to slow down, recharge, and simply be present.
Just like in a good book, the magic isn’t only in the ending; it’s in the journey, the laughter, and even the quiet rest along the way.
August 18, 2025 at 9:34 PM
In work and in life, sometimes the most meaningful moments are the pauses.
In this pause, we allow ourselves to slow down, recharge, and simply be present.
Just like in a good book, the magic isn’t only in the ending; it’s in the journey, the laughter, and even the quiet rest along the way.
In this pause, we allow ourselves to slow down, recharge, and simply be present.
Just like in a good book, the magic isn’t only in the ending; it’s in the journey, the laughter, and even the quiet rest along the way.
African children's books are great for exposing readers to culture, broadening perspectives, appreciating diversity, and preparing readers to be global citizens.
Here’s my list of best African kid’s books. www.authorsanyu.com/blog/best-af...
Read any of these?
Here’s my list of best African kid’s books. www.authorsanyu.com/blog/best-af...
Read any of these?
August 2, 2025 at 4:48 PM
African children's books are great for exposing readers to culture, broadening perspectives, appreciating diversity, and preparing readers to be global citizens.
Here’s my list of best African kid’s books. www.authorsanyu.com/blog/best-af...
Read any of these?
Here’s my list of best African kid’s books. www.authorsanyu.com/blog/best-af...
Read any of these?
This year’s library summer reading program theme is "Color Our World" and I’ve been reflecting on what that lately.
For me, that means sharing our talents. I like to paint, so I brought my painted characters from my children's book to library storytime.
#ColorOurWorld #HCPL
For me, that means sharing our talents. I like to paint, so I brought my painted characters from my children's book to library storytime.
#ColorOurWorld #HCPL
July 30, 2025 at 3:33 PM
This year’s library summer reading program theme is "Color Our World" and I’ve been reflecting on what that lately.
For me, that means sharing our talents. I like to paint, so I brought my painted characters from my children's book to library storytime.
#ColorOurWorld #HCPL
For me, that means sharing our talents. I like to paint, so I brought my painted characters from my children's book to library storytime.
#ColorOurWorld #HCPL
Great conversation had with Mr. Ndjerareou of the African Think Tank.
Check out the full conversation here:
youtu.be/k-Eu8hsJNuE?...
#AfricanDiaspora #TheAfricanThinkTank
Check out the full conversation here:
youtu.be/k-Eu8hsJNuE?...
#AfricanDiaspora #TheAfricanThinkTank
July 12, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Great conversation had with Mr. Ndjerareou of the African Think Tank.
Check out the full conversation here:
youtu.be/k-Eu8hsJNuE?...
#AfricanDiaspora #TheAfricanThinkTank
Check out the full conversation here:
youtu.be/k-Eu8hsJNuE?...
#AfricanDiaspora #TheAfricanThinkTank
Multicultural bookshelves help to prepare children to thrive in a global world, encourage critical thinking, foster mutual respect for others and so much more.
Tips on curating a diverse kids library: www.authorsanyu.com/blog/how-to-...
#WeNeedDiverseBooks #WeReadDiverseBooks #DiverseKidsBooks
Tips on curating a diverse kids library: www.authorsanyu.com/blog/how-to-...
#WeNeedDiverseBooks #WeReadDiverseBooks #DiverseKidsBooks
July 8, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Multicultural bookshelves help to prepare children to thrive in a global world, encourage critical thinking, foster mutual respect for others and so much more.
Tips on curating a diverse kids library: www.authorsanyu.com/blog/how-to-...
#WeNeedDiverseBooks #WeReadDiverseBooks #DiverseKidsBooks
Tips on curating a diverse kids library: www.authorsanyu.com/blog/how-to-...
#WeNeedDiverseBooks #WeReadDiverseBooks #DiverseKidsBooks
Here’s my first book cover concept. A boy courageously leaping across two canyons. But I thought, “Wait…I don’t want kids trying this at home.”
Eventually, I landed on my final cover but the theme and message still remain. Courage is not about being fearless, it’s about facing fear.
Eventually, I landed on my final cover but the theme and message still remain. Courage is not about being fearless, it’s about facing fear.
July 6, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Here’s my first book cover concept. A boy courageously leaping across two canyons. But I thought, “Wait…I don’t want kids trying this at home.”
Eventually, I landed on my final cover but the theme and message still remain. Courage is not about being fearless, it’s about facing fear.
Eventually, I landed on my final cover but the theme and message still remain. Courage is not about being fearless, it’s about facing fear.
🌍Great resource for parents, community members, educators and anyone who values diverse and global perspectives in children’s literature.
📚Includes African books for all kids ages (yes! Even teenagers)... elementary, middle and high school.
⭐️Here’s the link! www.authorsanyu.com/blog/where-t...
📚Includes African books for all kids ages (yes! Even teenagers)... elementary, middle and high school.
⭐️Here’s the link! www.authorsanyu.com/blog/where-t...
June 16, 2025 at 6:26 PM
🌍Great resource for parents, community members, educators and anyone who values diverse and global perspectives in children’s literature.
📚Includes African books for all kids ages (yes! Even teenagers)... elementary, middle and high school.
⭐️Here’s the link! www.authorsanyu.com/blog/where-t...
📚Includes African books for all kids ages (yes! Even teenagers)... elementary, middle and high school.
⭐️Here’s the link! www.authorsanyu.com/blog/where-t...
Reviews like this remind me that I’m on the right path. They remind me to keep pushing and keep sharing my stories. (This is an actual review I pulled from one of my verified Amazon reviewers!)
Had any interesting reviews?
#review #positivefeedback #RepresentationMatters #blackboyjoy
Had any interesting reviews?
#review #positivefeedback #RepresentationMatters #blackboyjoy
June 11, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Reviews like this remind me that I’m on the right path. They remind me to keep pushing and keep sharing my stories. (This is an actual review I pulled from one of my verified Amazon reviewers!)
Had any interesting reviews?
#review #positivefeedback #RepresentationMatters #blackboyjoy
Had any interesting reviews?
#review #positivefeedback #RepresentationMatters #blackboyjoy
Cultural Intelligence is the ability to effectively relate to and work with people from different cultural backgrounds.
In my opinion, it’s not just about diversity. Cultural intelligence allows people to feel valued. What do you think?
#CulturalIntelligence #GlobalMindset #Diaspora
In my opinion, it’s not just about diversity. Cultural intelligence allows people to feel valued. What do you think?
#CulturalIntelligence #GlobalMindset #Diaspora
June 10, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Cultural Intelligence is the ability to effectively relate to and work with people from different cultural backgrounds.
In my opinion, it’s not just about diversity. Cultural intelligence allows people to feel valued. What do you think?
#CulturalIntelligence #GlobalMindset #Diaspora
In my opinion, it’s not just about diversity. Cultural intelligence allows people to feel valued. What do you think?
#CulturalIntelligence #GlobalMindset #Diaspora
I wanted to share about a challenge within the African Diaspora…the gap between children born outside of the continent and their parents’ connection to the culture.
Full blog post here --> www.authorsanyu.com/blog/inspiri...
#AfricanDiaspora #AmplifyAfrica #AfricanCreatives #AfricanStories
Full blog post here --> www.authorsanyu.com/blog/inspiri...
#AfricanDiaspora #AmplifyAfrica #AfricanCreatives #AfricanStories
June 3, 2025 at 8:23 PM
I wanted to share about a challenge within the African Diaspora…the gap between children born outside of the continent and their parents’ connection to the culture.
Full blog post here --> www.authorsanyu.com/blog/inspiri...
#AfricanDiaspora #AmplifyAfrica #AfricanCreatives #AfricanStories
Full blog post here --> www.authorsanyu.com/blog/inspiri...
#AfricanDiaspora #AmplifyAfrica #AfricanCreatives #AfricanStories
Growing up, I rarely saw characters who looked like me in books. It’s important that children—especially those from the African continent & diaspora—know their stories matter.
Full blog post here:
www.authorsanyu.com/blog/why-my-...
#ChildrensBooks #AfricanStories #DiverseBooks #AfricanDiaspora
Full blog post here:
www.authorsanyu.com/blog/why-my-...
#ChildrensBooks #AfricanStories #DiverseBooks #AfricanDiaspora
May 21, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Growing up, I rarely saw characters who looked like me in books. It’s important that children—especially those from the African continent & diaspora—know their stories matter.
Full blog post here:
www.authorsanyu.com/blog/why-my-...
#ChildrensBooks #AfricanStories #DiverseBooks #AfricanDiaspora
Full blog post here:
www.authorsanyu.com/blog/why-my-...
#ChildrensBooks #AfricanStories #DiverseBooks #AfricanDiaspora
It’s fun to explore cultures through creative experiences. My new blog post has tons of fun African culture-themed activities for kids and the whole family. Let me know which activities I missed!
Here’s the link: www.authorsanyu.com/blog/fun-afr...
#kidsactivities #AfricanCulture
Here’s the link: www.authorsanyu.com/blog/fun-afr...
#kidsactivities #AfricanCulture
April 23, 2025 at 1:46 AM
It’s fun to explore cultures through creative experiences. My new blog post has tons of fun African culture-themed activities for kids and the whole family. Let me know which activities I missed!
Here’s the link: www.authorsanyu.com/blog/fun-afr...
#kidsactivities #AfricanCulture
Here’s the link: www.authorsanyu.com/blog/fun-afr...
#kidsactivities #AfricanCulture
Great time in the studio with Gil Ingles, producer of Diaspora Central.
Showcasing culture & creativity of the African Diaspora.
To check out the full convo, search “Sanyu Diaspora Central” on YouTube
#diaspora #storytelling #interview #AfricanMedia #PanAfrican #AfricanAuthor
Showcasing culture & creativity of the African Diaspora.
To check out the full convo, search “Sanyu Diaspora Central” on YouTube
#diaspora #storytelling #interview #AfricanMedia #PanAfrican #AfricanAuthor
April 11, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Great time in the studio with Gil Ingles, producer of Diaspora Central.
Showcasing culture & creativity of the African Diaspora.
To check out the full convo, search “Sanyu Diaspora Central” on YouTube
#diaspora #storytelling #interview #AfricanMedia #PanAfrican #AfricanAuthor
Showcasing culture & creativity of the African Diaspora.
To check out the full convo, search “Sanyu Diaspora Central” on YouTube
#diaspora #storytelling #interview #AfricanMedia #PanAfrican #AfricanAuthor