Last year I learned about and applied for a mentorship with @pbrisingstars. I didn’t get a mentorship, but was pleased (and proud) that I rec’vd an Hon Mention. I wasn’t going to apply this year, but couldn’t resist and in a couple of days I find out if this will be my year. #PBRisingStars25🤞🏾🙏🏾

How did you celebrate CIBD 2025? 📚 I celebrated my debut PB, Ready, Set, Mango!🥭ill. by Raz Latif in the most epic way—at TO’s Black-Owned Indie Bookstore, A Different Booklist. Y’all, it was perfect☺️🫶🏾 I have so much gratitude.🥹 My heart is full!❤️ #CIBD2025 #kidlit #canlit #diversekidlit #TOLitUp

How did you celebrate World Book Day on Apr 23rd? 🌍📚 I got to celebrate my debut picture book, Ready, Set, Mango!🥭 in the most epic way—with my school community. 🏫 Truly special, y’all ☺️🫶🏾 #worldbookday #kidlit #canlit #ownvoices #diversekidlit

I spent my debut book birthday celebrating with my school community. What a blessing 🥰🙏🏾✨ #kidlit #canlit #debutpicturebook #bookbirthday #pubday

Guess who’s in the latest print issue of Writer’s Digest?
Yep—me! Still pinching myself!
If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to bring a picture book to life, flip through the May/June issue and check out the Breaking In column by Moriah Richards. #kidlit #diversevoices #debutauthor #canlit

We got a Kirkus Review 🙌🏾✨ Check out the full review here: www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews... #kidlit #canlit #debutpicturebook #diversekidlit

📢 COVER REVEAL! 🥭📖
Meet Tee & Dee—playful, competitive cousins on a mission to find the perfect mango! Who will win? Or will they find something… not so sweet? 👀
Find out on April 15th when Ready, Set, Mango! hits shelves! Pre-order now! 📚✨
#ReadySetMango #KidLit #PreOrderNow

Giving this a go ✨ …hoping the #12x12 family will help me stay accountable. ✍🏾 #kidlit

For the first time in years, I revived the Portuguese NYE tradition of 12 wishes with 12 “raisins”. Though at 8pm, using dried 🫐 (and later 🍇!). 🙃 The kids joined with juice + ginger ale, and it felt great to revisit this tradition tied to my writing journey. 2025, let’s make it happen! 💫

I didn’t get a mentorship, but out of 2000+ applicants, I got an honourable mention! Yay, me! 😊❤️ #kiidlit #pbrisingstars