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Empowering Young Readers Through Fantasy: Interview with Jacquitta A. McManus

Empowering Young Readers Through Fantasy: Inter...

Jacquitta A. McManus

In this featured Canvas Rebel interview, Jacquitta A. McManus shares how she creates empowering fantasy stories that center girls of color. Learn about her inspirations, writing journey, and the importance...

Empowering Young Readers Through Fantasy: Inter...

Jacquitta A. McManus

In this featured Canvas Rebel interview, Jacquitta A. McManus shares how she creates empowering fantasy stories that center girls of color. Learn about her inspirations, writing journey, and the importance...

Anyia, a young Black girl with locs, peers through trees toward the unknown, symbolizing courage, magic, and the start of her warrior journey in the Worlds To Discover fantasy series.

Adventure Awaits: 5 Reasons Your Child Will Lov...

Jacquitta A. McManus

What if your child could see themselves as the hero? The Anyia series follows a brave Black girl who defies tradition, discovers her magic, and inspires readers to dream boldly....

Adventure Awaits: 5 Reasons Your Child Will Lov...

Jacquitta A. McManus

What if your child could see themselves as the hero? The Anyia series follows a brave Black girl who defies tradition, discovers her magic, and inspires readers to dream boldly....

Breaking Barriers: Why Representation Matters in Children's Fantasy and Adventure Books

Breaking Barriers: Why Representation Matters i...

Jacquitta A. McManus

Children need to see themselves reflected in the stories they read, feel validated, and develop a positive sense of self-worth. And that's why I'm breaking barriers with my children's stories.

Breaking Barriers: Why Representation Matters i...

Jacquitta A. McManus

Children need to see themselves reflected in the stories they read, feel validated, and develop a positive sense of self-worth. And that's why I'm breaking barriers with my children's stories.

Unlocking the Process: 5 Simple Steps for Writing and Self-Publishing a Children's Book

Unlocking the Process: 5 Simple Steps for Writi...

Jacquitta A. McManus

Unlocking the Process: 5 Simple Steps for Writing and Self-Publishing a Children's Book From rough draft to final print, learn how to bring your story to life with practical advice...

Unlocking the Process: 5 Simple Steps for Writi...

Jacquitta A. McManus

Unlocking the Process: 5 Simple Steps for Writing and Self-Publishing a Children's Book From rough draft to final print, learn how to bring your story to life with practical advice...

Anyia sits cross-legged on the floor, focused as she writes in a journal with a pencil. She wears a red outfit and is surrounded by warm light and decorative rugs in a traditional room.

How I Beat Writer’s Block Using Character Journals

Jacquitta A. McManus

If you're like me, you've experienced writer's block.It can feel like a wall you can’t break through — staring at a blank page for hours, rewriting the same sentence, or...

How I Beat Writer’s Block Using Character Journals

Jacquitta A. McManus

If you're like me, you've experienced writer's block.It can feel like a wall you can’t break through — staring at a blank page for hours, rewriting the same sentence, or...

Free Downloadable Coloring Pages for iPad Procreate: Learn to Import & Color

Free Downloadable Coloring Pages for iPad Procr...

Jacquitta McManus

Want to color digitally on your iPad? Learn how to download and open our free coloring pages using Procreate. Easy steps, fun tips, and magical adventures await!

Free Downloadable Coloring Pages for iPad Procr...

Jacquitta McManus

Want to color digitally on your iPad? Learn how to download and open our free coloring pages using Procreate. Easy steps, fun tips, and magical adventures await!