Author Thomishia Booker: “I want children to feel confident and a sense of pride; When children open my books, they instantly see themselves and feel a sense of connection”

I want children to feel confident and a sense of pride. When children open my books, they instantly see themselves and feel a sense of connection. The messaging and illustrations were created to do just that. I always love hearing when parents tell me their child found a character in the book that looks like them. This lets me know the books have accomplished what they were made for. Although my books are for children, the affirming messages speak to the hearts of all who read the book.

As part of my interview series on the five things you need to know to become a great author, I had the pleasure of interviewing Thomishia Booker.

Thomishia Booker launched Hey Carter! Books after being disappointed in the lack of representation of Black boys in children’s books. Her brand and books are inspired by her son, Carter…