Here's one fun and super easy way to spark your child's interest in reading!

Here's one fun and super easy way to spark your child's interest in reading!

When we are young, our imagination is an important part of our lives! As adults, we tend to disconnect from imagination and substitute "reality". But imagination is vital for innovation and problem solving.

If you can do one thing today, do this.  xo

Do I have a writing routine? Here's the 411...

When I was young, I was quite shy.  When you're young, you don't want to be "different" from anyone else.  There is a scene in Book 1 of the Hairiette of Harlem series "The Great Birthday Surprise" that was similar to an event I had in my life when I was a child.  It changed everything:)

Hip hip hooray! The Great Birthday Surprise is 60% off!❤️

There's one thing I wish people knew about being a writer-- at least for me...

I have had some incredible mentors in my life. Here's one. You might know if him and his work!

Have you always wanted to be an actor? Yes...no. Well, sort of.  There was a moment-- when I was super young-- that changed everything for me...

I am a throwback soul! It's all up and through the things I do.  These are the timeless artists that inspire me the most.

🎄✨ The holidays are a time to slow down, enjoy the fun, and spend time with family and friends! 🕯️💛 Take a moment to dream and plan for all the amazing things you want to do next year! 🌟📝 #HolidayJoy #DreamBig #KidsCanPlan #FamilyTime #NewYearGoals

Happy Holidays! I hope you found Hairiette under your tree:)

🤔💡 If you read "The Great Birthday Surprise," you'll know the answer to this question! 🌟 🧠✨ #CuriousKids #FunFacts #BrainPower #GuessTheAnswer #LearningIsFun

It was great fun to be on the "magic" panel with fellow authors Meg Eden Kuyatt and Andrew Auseon at the Baltimore Book Festival! It was warmer then...

😴🌙 Did you know sleep is like charging your superpowers? ⚡🛌 When you rest, your brain grows, your body heals, and your dreams take you on adventures! 🌟💤 #SleepSmart #DreamBig #HealthyHabits #BrainPower #KidsCanRestToo

A little birdie told us kids have been checking Hairiette out in the Boston Public Library. We love this place! The Great Birthday Surprise (the first book in the Hairiette of Harlem series) makes a terrific holiday gift.

Meet Hairiette's magical friend, Barbara the Barrette!  🎄✨ Christmas is more than presents — it’s about kindness, giving, and learning to share joy! 🎁💫 Count the stars, sing loud, and spread cheer everywhere you go! 🌟❤️ #MerryAndBright #KidsLearnKindness #ChristmasFun #JoyToTheWorld #HolidayMagic

Anyone think this fish place on 145th Street and St. Nicholas look familiar? Hairiette and her Aunt Zelda enjoy Fish Fry Fridays at Famous Fish:)

🦃🍁 Happy Thanksgiving, friends! 🥧✨ Time to gobble up good food, share big smiles, and be thankful for all the love around us! 💛 What are you most grateful for today? 😊 #ThankfulKids #GobbleGobble #Gratitude #FamilyFun #FeastMode

We're working hard to get our little gal into schools! Kids can learn with Hairiette! xoxoxo

🐾🌍 Animals make our world amazing! 🦁🐢🐦 They help nature stay balanced, give us food, love, and friendship. 💚 Let’s protect them so they can keep making Earth beautiful! 🌳💫 #LoveAnimals #ProtectWildlife #EarthHeroes #KidsForNature #AnimalFriends

What do you think of this rendering of the Hairiette doll? xoxoxo

💖👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parents are your first superheroes! 🦸🏾‍♀️🦸🏽‍♂️ They teach, cheer, and love you every step of the way. 🌟 Give them a hug today — they’re your biggest fans! 🤗💫 #FamilyLove #ThankYouParents #KidPower #LoveGrowsHere #GratefulHearts

At the beautiful Boston Public Library. A great place for a Hairiette event:)

Booklist is a trade publication that booksellers reference when selecting books to stock in their stores. Thanks for the love, Booklist!

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🌈✨ **Your imagination is your superpower!** 💫 Every idea you dream can become something real — a story, an invention, even a new world! 🚀💡 Dream big, create boldly, and believe in your magic. 🌟 #Imagination #KidsCreate #DreamBig #STEMKids #CreativeMinds #InspirePossibility

Reminiscing on the lovely Mommy and Me #hairietteofharlem hosted by my dear friend @kelliewilliams in Baltimore! Great questions from a sweet young girl who wanted to write her own book:) Told her the sky's the limit❤️

I see in pictures. When I had the idea for #HairietteofHarlem, one of the first things I did was to ask an animator to make real the picture I had in my mind. I didn't yet have the idea that Hairette's hair was made of stars! #themakingofhairiette

Wouldn't it be fun to have a Hairiette of Harlem costume for Halloween next year? Yeah!  Happy Halloween to all!

A very early rendering of Hairiette of Harlem!

🎶✨ Hey kids! Did you know… HARLEM is where the beat began? 🎷🎤 Harlem = Music 🎵 + Art 🎨 + History 📚 + Heart ❤️ hairietteofharlem.com #HarlemHistory #FunFacts #KidExplorer #BlackCulture #HarlemVibes #LearnAndPlay

Cooking up more fun @hairiette.bsky.social for kids, families and schools! Can’t stop, won’t stop❤️

The one thing Hollywood taught me (it ain’t what you think…)

We are stardust. All of us.

Meet Hairiette of Harlem, a seven-year-old girl with sparkly hair and a big personality, and the star of the new chapter book series Hairiette of Harlem. Learn more about the first book in the series, The Great Birthday Surprise, at https://www.sourcebooks.com/9781464243875-...

Thinking back to that time (longgggg ago) when I was on Moesha with Brandy!

I’m coming home… #whereintheworldishairiette

I wrote a story about my inner child. I called her Hairiette! That story is currently available where all books are sold. What a world. @sourcebooks.bsky.social #whereintheworldishairiette

It's getting close! I'm gearing up for #BaltimoreBookFest and excited to panel with the brilliant @tanyawright.bsky.social and @medenkuyatt.bsky.social. #Baltimore #DC book lovers, be sure to check it out on September 13th. baltimorebookfest.com/full-stage-s...

I am SO EXCITED to share that @hairietteofharlem will receive EXPANDED DISTRIBUTION at @Barnesandnoble! use the code "PREORDER25" to get 25% off July 8-11. MANY THANKS to ALL of you who have purchased the book thus far! I love and appreciate you—so does Hairiette! Xoxoxoxo Tanya

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I've been visiting High Schools with my talk "Connect the Dots" about creative and entrepreneurial careers! Here I am with some drama students at a school here in MA. It was a great day! #hairiette

#kidlitchat #booksky

Recorded the first book in the @hairiette.bsky.social series, Hairiette and the Great Birthday Surprise exclusively in Target stores nationwide! @sourcebooks.bsky.social