India Hill Brown
@booksandbighair.bsky.social
NAACP Image Award Nominated MG and YA Author of THE FORGOTTEN GIRL, THE GIRL IN THE LAKE, and RHYTHM & MUSE. Jesus Lover. Mommy 💙💙. Black American Southern girlie. Millennial BeyHiver.
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My 1st book: THE FORGOTTEN GIRL - a Middle Grade novel that follows two best friends, Iris and Daniel, as they sneak out during a snowstorm and awaken a ghost in an abandoned and segregated graveyard. This book was RECOMMENDED BY KOBE BRYANT and nominated for an NAACP.
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Today’s entry was a fun one to write! I’m talking about appreciating hard work towards your craft in a world that loves the idea of looking and being “effortless.” Beyoncé was the muse for this one - it IS her birthday, after all! #beyonce
On not being "effortless" - How Beyoncé makes hard work cool.
It-Factor isn't enough. It needs to be honed.
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September 4, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Today’s entry was a fun one to write! I’m talking about appreciating hard work towards your craft in a world that loves the idea of looking and being “effortless.” Beyoncé was the muse for this one - it IS her birthday, after all! #beyonce
I had the pleasure of speaking at Oak Grove Elementary in Lexington, SC! I talked w/ the students about my writing process, answered questions (laughed at their jokes 😅) and signed some books. I love their library so much! It was colorful and cozy. 🥰 School visits are my fave!
March 11, 2025 at 4:56 PM
I had the pleasure of speaking at Oak Grove Elementary in Lexington, SC! I talked w/ the students about my writing process, answered questions (laughed at their jokes 😅) and signed some books. I love their library so much! It was colorful and cozy. 🥰 School visits are my fave!
I was honored at the grade school district’s Black History Month celebration! 🙌🏽 From ages 5-17, I’ve honed my love of creative writing here. I’ve been both an honor student and a struggling student. Writing about Black history and joy (especially when it’s local) is truly a joy of mine. ⭐️ #GodisGood
February 28, 2025 at 9:25 PM
I was honored at the grade school district’s Black History Month celebration! 🙌🏽 From ages 5-17, I’ve honed my love of creative writing here. I’ve been both an honor student and a struggling student. Writing about Black history and joy (especially when it’s local) is truly a joy of mine. ⭐️ #GodisGood
Planner people! Check out my latest newsletter about planning and journaling and let me know what you're using this year! substack.com/home/post/p-...
I am more of a journaler than a planner.
& what I'm using for both!
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February 24, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Planner people! Check out my latest newsletter about planning and journaling and let me know what you're using this year! substack.com/home/post/p-...
UPDATE! I screamed lol
If this sourdough starter doesn’t work today, I WILL scream. I’ll report back lol
February 24, 2025 at 1:52 AM
UPDATE! I screamed lol
If this sourdough starter doesn’t work today, I WILL scream. I’ll report back lol
February 23, 2025 at 4:22 PM
If this sourdough starter doesn’t work today, I WILL scream. I’ll report back lol
Quick! Who wants to gift me tickets to the Cowboy Carter tour. Don’t speak all at once now 😂
February 11, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Quick! Who wants to gift me tickets to the Cowboy Carter tour. Don’t speak all at once now 😂
Kendrick said "I make music that electrify 'em, you make music that pacify 'em."
Music is one of the ways we accurately recall history - when we look back at the Super Halftime show of 2025, we'll be able to see a snapshot of the current climate and what a call to action looked like.
Music is one of the ways we accurately recall history - when we look back at the Super Halftime show of 2025, we'll be able to see a snapshot of the current climate and what a call to action looked like.
February 11, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Kendrick said "I make music that electrify 'em, you make music that pacify 'em."
Music is one of the ways we accurately recall history - when we look back at the Super Halftime show of 2025, we'll be able to see a snapshot of the current climate and what a call to action looked like.
Music is one of the ways we accurately recall history - when we look back at the Super Halftime show of 2025, we'll be able to see a snapshot of the current climate and what a call to action looked like.
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My 1st book: THE FORGOTTEN GIRL - a Middle Grade novel that follows two best friends, Iris and Daniel, as they sneak out during a snowstorm and awaken a ghost in an abandoned and segregated graveyard. This book was RECOMMENDED BY KOBE BRYANT and nominated for an NAACP.
bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
January 24, 2025 at 2:14 AM
In case you missed my latest newsletter! This was a fun one to write!
I wrote about what the AOTY moment meant to me! I hope you enjoy this read. 💖
What Beyoncé's AOTY win means to me
The table was prepared for her in the presence of her enemies.
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February 5, 2025 at 4:09 PM
In case you missed my latest newsletter! This was a fun one to write!
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I wrote about what the AOTY moment meant to me! I hope you enjoy this read. 💖
What Beyoncé's AOTY win means to me
The table was prepared for her in the presence of her enemies.
substack.com
February 5, 2025 at 12:34 AM
I wrote about what the AOTY moment meant to me! I hope you enjoy this read. 💖
I wrote about what the AOTY moment meant to me! I hope you enjoy this read. 💖
What Beyoncé's AOTY win means to me
The table was prepared for her in the presence of her enemies.
substack.com
February 5, 2025 at 12:34 AM
I wrote about what the AOTY moment meant to me! I hope you enjoy this read. 💖
Beyoncé won ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Even though this award feels like it was LONG overdue - I can't help but feel inspired as a fellow Black American Southern Girl that she won for an album that reclaimed a genre that was stolen and repackaged, that she was shut out of.
Even though this award feels like it was LONG overdue - I can't help but feel inspired as a fellow Black American Southern Girl that she won for an album that reclaimed a genre that was stolen and repackaged, that she was shut out of.
February 4, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Beyoncé won ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Even though this award feels like it was LONG overdue - I can't help but feel inspired as a fellow Black American Southern Girl that she won for an album that reclaimed a genre that was stolen and repackaged, that she was shut out of.
Even though this award feels like it was LONG overdue - I can't help but feel inspired as a fellow Black American Southern Girl that she won for an album that reclaimed a genre that was stolen and repackaged, that she was shut out of.
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This book has been recommended TO ME recently by several middle-graders. It’s short and has an attention-grabbing cover- that’s why they check it out. But when they come back and tell me I should read it, I do (if they read my recommendations, I should read theirs!) *on my tbr
My 1st book: THE FORGOTTEN GIRL - a Middle Grade novel that follows two best friends, Iris and Daniel, as they sneak out during a snowstorm and awaken a ghost in an abandoned and segregated graveyard. This book was RECOMMENDED BY KOBE BRYANT and nominated for an NAACP.
bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
January 12, 2025 at 2:52 PM
This book has been recommended TO ME recently by several middle-graders. It’s short and has an attention-grabbing cover- that’s why they check it out. But when they come back and tell me I should read it, I do (if they read my recommendations, I should read theirs!) *on my tbr
It snowed in the Carolinas, so of course I had to have a mini photoshoot with my debut novel, a ghost story for kids set in the snowy Carolinas 🤭❄️
January 24, 2025 at 12:50 AM
It snowed in the Carolinas, so of course I had to have a mini photoshoot with my debut novel, a ghost story for kids set in the snowy Carolinas 🤭❄️
I clearly need to visit Iceland.
In Iceland, on Christmas Eve, people give each other books so they can spend the evening drinking cocoa & reading. It’s called, Jolabokaflod, the Christmas book flood. I’ve never been more in love with Iceland than I am right now ♥️♥️
December 15, 2024 at 1:50 AM
I clearly need to visit Iceland.
One thing that I feel people misunderstand about #Beyoncé is that she's a really great storyteller. Her storytelling is very niche - the story of a Black, American, Southern, Woman, Wife, and Mom. From this lens she tells a generational story of what it took to get here and all of the nuances.
December 3, 2024 at 2:05 PM
One thing that I feel people misunderstand about #Beyoncé is that she's a really great storyteller. Her storytelling is very niche - the story of a Black, American, Southern, Woman, Wife, and Mom. From this lens she tells a generational story of what it took to get here and all of the nuances.
I am so extremely honored that THE GIRL IN THE LAKE is the winner of the 2024 Buckeye Children’s Book Award for grades 6-8! 🥳 thank you so much!!
Announcing the 2024 Buckeye Children's Book Award winner for grades 6-8: The Girl in the Lake! Congratulations @booksandbighair.bsky.social
December 2, 2024 at 1:01 PM
I am so extremely honored that THE GIRL IN THE LAKE is the winner of the 2024 Buckeye Children’s Book Award for grades 6-8! 🥳 thank you so much!!
I hope everyone had a restful and fun Turkey day. I didn’t post on socials yesterday OR get any photos! But we watched the parade and dog show, played games, laughed, and ate.
Very grateful for family and fun. 💖
Very grateful for family and fun. 💖
November 29, 2024 at 5:20 PM
I hope everyone had a restful and fun Turkey day. I didn’t post on socials yesterday OR get any photos! But we watched the parade and dog show, played games, laughed, and ate.
Very grateful for family and fun. 💖
Very grateful for family and fun. 💖
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I feel like my Bluesky-ing so far as been posting links. With that being said, is there any random questions you’d like to me to answer to get to know me better? #writers #authors #mglit #blackauthor
November 21, 2024 at 10:15 PM
I feel like my Bluesky-ing so far as been posting links. With that being said, is there any random questions you’d like to me to answer to get to know me better? #writers #authors #mglit #blackauthor
A new newsletter about my favorite thing - school visits! Today I'm talking about the beautiful school visit I had at Independence Elementary in Rock Hill, SC. It was a jam packed day including my presentation, Q&A's, short stories, and lunch with the students!
My school visit at Independence Elementary!
and the thought provoking question a student asked me.
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November 21, 2024 at 6:16 PM
A new newsletter about my favorite thing - school visits! Today I'm talking about the beautiful school visit I had at Independence Elementary in Rock Hill, SC. It was a jam packed day including my presentation, Q&A's, short stories, and lunch with the students!
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Librarians and teachers: If interested in having me come to your school, festival, or event for an author visit, virtually or in person, please message me so I can put you in touch with my booking agent. 💖
#kidlit #mglit #writers #authors #libraries
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#kidlit #mglit #writers #authors #libraries
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My Author Visit at South Academy of International Languages
Two presentations and a book signing!
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November 15, 2024 at 7:58 PM
Librarians and teachers: If interested in having me come to your school, festival, or event for an author visit, virtually or in person, please message me so I can put you in touch with my booking agent. 💖
#kidlit #mglit #writers #authors #libraries
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#kidlit #mglit #writers #authors #libraries
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Happy Monday, friends! Today's newsletter is a fun one. For the first time EVER, I have a dog! He's a Boerboel (a South African Mastiff) named ZaZu. Previously, I've only ever had cats. Say hey to ZaZu!
#boerboels #mastiffs #dogs
#boerboels #mastiffs #dogs
My first dog - meet ZaZu the Boerboel!
Before him, I've only ever had cats!
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November 18, 2024 at 5:32 PM
Happy Monday, friends! Today's newsletter is a fun one. For the first time EVER, I have a dog! He's a Boerboel (a South African Mastiff) named ZaZu. Previously, I've only ever had cats. Say hey to ZaZu!
#boerboels #mastiffs #dogs
#boerboels #mastiffs #dogs
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