About the Author
Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow is an award-winning children’s book author. Before entering the literary world, she worked as an educator for more than 15 years, teaching children and teens in schools and alternative settings and writing anti-racist curricula.
This work continues to influence her stories, which center Black and Muslim protagonists. Her children’s books are recognized by many educational institutions and reputable publications, including Ebony and NPR, and have made many “Best of” lists, including TIME Magazine’s “10 Best YA and Children’s Books” of the year and Book Riot’s “20 Best Children’s Books of All Time.” She is a two-time winner of the Muslim Bookstagram picture book award, and she has earned the prestigious Walter, Irma Black, and Golden Kite award honors for her work. In addition to producing children’s literature, she invests her time in the mentorship of aspiring authors through We Need Diverse Books and the Highlights Foundation. She lives in Philadelphia with her husband and two sons.
Location Everett Children's Adventure Garden