Kinya Shakur Travis

Learning to love and accept oneself can be challenging. I look at the youth today and understand how important it is to see one's physical and psychological reflection in the media.  Looking back at my own youth, I believe the work my parents consistently put in, introducing me to African and ancient history in books, art, and toys helped to build a foundation of connection and self worth. Today, educating my own children about their heritage and encouraging respect and understanding of other cultures is priority.  The internet and social media made it essential to step outside of our worlds. This eventually motivated me to write entertaining stories that would generate empathy and understanding.  Creative writing has allowed me to take the everyday and put it into words; building stories that breach boundaries.  My first book came from a journal entry about an experience shared by my daughter. Victorianne Phoenix is a character created from that experience about understanding her own uniqueness and importance.  

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