Author Sanyu
@authorsanyu.bsky.social
📚Children’s Book Author
Global Tales, African Hearts 🌍
📍Houston, Texas
www.AuthorSanyu.com
Global Tales, African Hearts 🌍
📍Houston, Texas
www.AuthorSanyu.com
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
📚Xavier's Voice
This cover is straight fire. 🔥 I love the contrast of colors used and the lighting coming from the inner pages is everything! It speaks of creativity, imagination and the unlocking of worlds. I like his curly hair and the galaxy background. A masterpiece.
This cover is straight fire. 🔥 I love the contrast of colors used and the lighting coming from the inner pages is everything! It speaks of creativity, imagination and the unlocking of worlds. I like his curly hair and the galaxy background. A masterpiece.
March 10, 2025 at 6:59 PM
📚Xavier's Voice
This cover is straight fire. 🔥 I love the contrast of colors used and the lighting coming from the inner pages is everything! It speaks of creativity, imagination and the unlocking of worlds. I like his curly hair and the galaxy background. A masterpiece.
This cover is straight fire. 🔥 I love the contrast of colors used and the lighting coming from the inner pages is everything! It speaks of creativity, imagination and the unlocking of worlds. I like his curly hair and the galaxy background. A masterpiece.
🎶 Sing, Aretha, Sing! 🎶
When I first saw this book cover, it literally took my breath away. Aretha is stunning in her sparkling dress. She’s captured in her full glory --mid song, eyes closed while she’s having a full musical moment. I can just hear her melodic voice through this image.
#bookcover
When I first saw this book cover, it literally took my breath away. Aretha is stunning in her sparkling dress. She’s captured in her full glory --mid song, eyes closed while she’s having a full musical moment. I can just hear her melodic voice through this image.
#bookcover
March 10, 2025 at 6:57 PM
🎶 Sing, Aretha, Sing! 🎶
When I first saw this book cover, it literally took my breath away. Aretha is stunning in her sparkling dress. She’s captured in her full glory --mid song, eyes closed while she’s having a full musical moment. I can just hear her melodic voice through this image.
#bookcover
When I first saw this book cover, it literally took my breath away. Aretha is stunning in her sparkling dress. She’s captured in her full glory --mid song, eyes closed while she’s having a full musical moment. I can just hear her melodic voice through this image.
#bookcover
Such good times had in the studio with Gil Ingles! As producer of Diaspora Central, he works tirelessly to support, inspire and celebrate the Diaspora community
Thanks for our wonderful convo. I had a great time in the studio today!
Full broadcast conversation coming soon!
#diaspora #afrodiaspora
Thanks for our wonderful convo. I had a great time in the studio today!
Full broadcast conversation coming soon!
#diaspora #afrodiaspora
March 3, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Such good times had in the studio with Gil Ingles! As producer of Diaspora Central, he works tirelessly to support, inspire and celebrate the Diaspora community
Thanks for our wonderful convo. I had a great time in the studio today!
Full broadcast conversation coming soon!
#diaspora #afrodiaspora
Thanks for our wonderful convo. I had a great time in the studio today!
Full broadcast conversation coming soon!
#diaspora #afrodiaspora
Very excited to be recognized as a rising voice in modern African children’s literature in Our Ancestories latest blog post. They are a great resource for African kids literature.
Full blog article here
our-ancestories.com/blogs/news/m...
#africanauthors #africanpublishers #blog
Full blog article here
our-ancestories.com/blogs/news/m...
#africanauthors #africanpublishers #blog
February 27, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Very excited to be recognized as a rising voice in modern African children’s literature in Our Ancestories latest blog post. They are a great resource for African kids literature.
Full blog article here
our-ancestories.com/blogs/news/m...
#africanauthors #africanpublishers #blog
Full blog article here
our-ancestories.com/blogs/news/m...
#africanauthors #africanpublishers #blog
I’ll be attending my first kids book festival soon! Great way to connect and engage with the community. #bipocbooks #bookfestival
February 25, 2025 at 7:50 PM
I’ll be attending my first kids book festival soon! Great way to connect and engage with the community. #bipocbooks #bookfestival
A hearty thank you to @barnesandnoble.com for supporting my book and making it available online. I’m thrilled! #StorytimeAfrica #Kidsbooks #BarnesandNoble
February 19, 2025 at 3:11 PM
A hearty thank you to @barnesandnoble.com for supporting my book and making it available online. I’m thrilled! #StorytimeAfrica #Kidsbooks #BarnesandNoble
Canvas Rebel
Very excited to share my feature in Canvas Rebel!
Canvas Rebel magazine celebrates artists and creatives through storytelling. I got the opportunity to talk to their team about both my creative joys (painting & writing children's books).
Link here: canvasrebel.com/meet-sanyu-n...
Very excited to share my feature in Canvas Rebel!
Canvas Rebel magazine celebrates artists and creatives through storytelling. I got the opportunity to talk to their team about both my creative joys (painting & writing children's books).
Link here: canvasrebel.com/meet-sanyu-n...
February 17, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Canvas Rebel
Very excited to share my feature in Canvas Rebel!
Canvas Rebel magazine celebrates artists and creatives through storytelling. I got the opportunity to talk to their team about both my creative joys (painting & writing children's books).
Link here: canvasrebel.com/meet-sanyu-n...
Very excited to share my feature in Canvas Rebel!
Canvas Rebel magazine celebrates artists and creatives through storytelling. I got the opportunity to talk to their team about both my creative joys (painting & writing children's books).
Link here: canvasrebel.com/meet-sanyu-n...
Glad to share the trailer for my children’s book!
#kidsbooks #booksforkids #ownvoices #weneedsiversebooks #storytime
#kidsbooks #booksforkids #ownvoices #weneedsiversebooks #storytime
February 16, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Glad to share the trailer for my children’s book!
#kidsbooks #booksforkids #ownvoices #weneedsiversebooks #storytime
#kidsbooks #booksforkids #ownvoices #weneedsiversebooks #storytime
I’ve been told that Amazon reviews help tremendously with exposure. I have a few 5 star reviews come in and it means the world to me!
February 15, 2025 at 10:38 PM
I’ve been told that Amazon reviews help tremendously with exposure. I have a few 5 star reviews come in and it means the world to me!
No. 1 question I get: “What’s your book about?”
Jama and the Search for Courage is about a 9 yr old African boy tasked by his father to find a gourd. He explores his village to find it. Ages 2-7 with themes of parental bonding, courage, adventure and hunting.
#childrensbooks #booksforkids #kidslit
Jama and the Search for Courage is about a 9 yr old African boy tasked by his father to find a gourd. He explores his village to find it. Ages 2-7 with themes of parental bonding, courage, adventure and hunting.
#childrensbooks #booksforkids #kidslit
February 10, 2025 at 2:49 AM
No. 1 question I get: “What’s your book about?”
Jama and the Search for Courage is about a 9 yr old African boy tasked by his father to find a gourd. He explores his village to find it. Ages 2-7 with themes of parental bonding, courage, adventure and hunting.
#childrensbooks #booksforkids #kidslit
Jama and the Search for Courage is about a 9 yr old African boy tasked by his father to find a gourd. He explores his village to find it. Ages 2-7 with themes of parental bonding, courage, adventure and hunting.
#childrensbooks #booksforkids #kidslit