It's Women's History Month and I had the honor of being spotlighted at the Scholastic Book Fair this week! It was a fun day as I interacted with the students of International Magnet School in South Windsor, CT. Special thanks…

In celebration of Pretty Brown Girls Day 2017 and Women's History Month, I visited PBG Club #85 at Metacomet School in Bloomfield, CT. It was exciting to engage with 70 young girls to discuss and analyze the many layers of…

In celebration of Black History Month and World Read Aloud Day 2017, I kicked off my book tour this week at International Magnet School (a CREC School) in South Windsor, CT. Thank you to Principal Tinh and IMS educators Ms…

HARTFORD, Connecticut - February 4, 2017 ---  Anna Nyakana, who released her first music album in 2007, joins Stan Simpson to talk about her new children's book "Niyah Zuri…

Watch the official book trailer for Niyah Zuri & The Pharaoh's Throne! When you're finished, make sure to subscribe to the Niyah Zuri YouTube page for notices on future videos including behind the scenes footage from my 2017 book tour!

Niyah Zuri & The Pharaoh's Throne is now available at Barnes & Noble!

Head down to your local store or order online with free shipping today! My book is also Kids Club eligible, so sign your child up for…

Niyah Zuri & The Pharaoh's Throne is now available for order on Amazon!

Thank you for your support over the past year as I worked with editors, illustrators, and distributors to get my book in the hands of chlidren…

My final character illustration is complete: All hail Prince Tut!

What's a heroine without her loyal best friends? Meet the Gonzalez Twins; Hugo and Miguel!

I am thrilled to share the final illustration of my main character: Meet Niyah Zuri!

I am very excited to launch a book cover contest for my children's book "Niyah Zuri & The Pharaoh's Throne." One step closer to bringing the Niyah Zuri series to schools & bookstores near you!

Illustrators can enter the contest…