NATASHA A. TARPLEY is an acclaimed children’s book author whose books affirm the power of kids to choose who and what they want to be. Her classic picture book, I Love My Hair!, an ode to Black childhood and natural beauty, is a staple on national school and library reading lists, and a favorite among readers around the world. Natasha is also the author of the award-winning picture book, The Me I Choose To Be, the new picture book series, Keyana Loves…, as well as the middle grade mystery, The Harlem Charade, which she is adapting into a new children’s podcast. Natasha is also the writer and co-creator of the award-winning children’s narrative podcast, Opal Watson: Private Eye, and is currently developing a new animated children’s television series. She lives in Chicago with her family.

KEYANA LOVES HER FRIEND 

Keyana throws a spectacular slumber party in this sweet picture book that explores both the easy and tough parts of friendship, written by bestselling author Natasha Anastasia Tarpley (I Love My Hair!). Keyana is hosting her very best friend, Nia, over for a night of games, dancing, and splashing in the pool! But when Keyana and Nia have trouble seeing eye-to-eye, they’ll have to come together to remember just how much they care about each other. With more warm illustrations by Charnelle Pinkney Barlow, Natasha Anastasia Tarpley’s Keyana Loves her Friend gives young-readers a fresh new example of conflict resolution and the importance of friendship.